Fox News: 3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship, the Fear Is That More Could Die

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PALKOT: “Sandra, we are talking about a deadly disease on the high Seas, and the fear is that more could die. The MV Hondius, with some 150 people on board, including 17 Americans and 22 other nationalities, is now anchored off the West African island nation of Cape Verde, folks not allowed to leave the boat. This after taking a weeks-long trip starting from the tip of Argentina through Antarctica and southern Atlantic islands. Somewhere along the way the disease hantavirus was picked up by someone from the droppings of a rodent. So far, three people have died, four are ill, it’s suspected with the same disease. It’s mostly contracted directly from the rodent but can spread person-to-person. Take a listen.”