Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak arrives in Netherlands after voyage marked by infections and fatalities
Here's what it means for you.
Travelers can feel reassured as health authorities assess the risk from the recent hantavirus outbreak as low.
What happened
A cruise ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak has completed its voyage, reporting 11 infections and 3 deaths.
The Context
- The cruise lasted seven weeks and covered 8,500 miles.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the hantavirus risk as low.
- Experts suggest that the risk to travelers considering cruises is minimal.
Takeaway
Travelers should remain informed but can generally feel safe about future cruise plans.
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