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What to do with the passengers on the cruise ship hit by hantavirus?
As the remaining passengers head for the Canary Islands we look at how the virus spreads and what is being done
Experts break down the real risks of the disease and what the general public needs to know right now.
Almost 150 people remained on the cruise ship after the deaths of three passengers. The risk to the public is low, World Health…
Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.
The public health risk for hantavirus in the rest of the world remains low, the World Health Organization said.
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