Singapore isolates and tests two residents for hantavirus after cruise outbreak

7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 8

The men, aged 67 and 65, were aboard the MV Hondius when it left Argentina on 1 April, and their test results are pending.
Singapore's Communicable Diseases Agency said one has a runny nose but is otherwise well, while the other has no symptoms.
The precaution follows a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship, raising concern about possible exposure among returning passengers.

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