Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship; Multiple Deaths Reported
A rare hantavirus outbreak has occurred aboard a cruise ship, resulting in multiple deaths and hospitalizations. Investigators are racing to understand how the virus spread on the vessel, which is still carrying over 140 passengers.
Outbreak Details
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
Investigation Challenges
The virus's long incubation period is making it difficult for investigators to pinpoint where the infection occurred. Investigators are racing to control a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the first ever recorded on a cruise ship. More than 140 people are still on board, including 17 Americans.
Geographic Spread
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.