Virginia Department of Health monitors returned MV Hondius traveler for hantavirus
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Updated · WWBT · May 7
Virginia Department of Health monitors returned MV Hondius traveler for hantavirus
13 articles · Updated · WWBT · May 7
Officials said one Virginian home from the cruise remains healthy, while a small number of other Virginians are still aboard awaiting repatriation.
The outbreak has killed three passengers and sickened several others; more than two dozen passengers reportedly left the ship on 24 April without contact tracing.
VDH said public risk is low and is coordinating with local, federal and CDC partners, as WHO-backed guidance stresses containment and symptom monitoring for severe pulmonary illness.
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