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Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak Declared Over | Bend News
Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship officially declared over after last contact completed 42-day quarantine and tested negative—no new cases since May. Thirteen total cases (12 confirmed, 1 probable) resulted in three deaths, all among passengers or crew. Over 650 contacts tracked across 33 countries. Initial infection likely occurred before boarding; 11 cases linked to rare Andes virus strain—only hantavirus known to spread person-to-person. WHO remains active, launching a 21-country study to advance diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines. Containment doesn’t mean closure—public health…
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