What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?
Published on: May 6, 2026, 5:51 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A deadly hantavirus outbreak has claimed three lives on a luxury cruise ship. Five more individuals are confirmed or suspected cases. The Andes strain of hantavirus, which can spread between humans, is responsible. Experts are investigating the unusual cluster. The World Health Organization states the risk to the general public remains low.
