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news Mercopress 2026-05-06

WHO Confirms Andes Virus Strain in Cruise Ship Outbreak; Traces Passengers

The WHO confirmed the Andes virus, capable of human-to-human transmission, is responsible for a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship and is tracing 23 passengers who disembarked at Saint Helena.

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