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[Newsdesk] Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills three

Source: Lancet Infectious Diseases

Original: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(26)00296-3/fullt...

Published: 2026-06-01T22:30:01Z

As of May 27, 2026, an outbreak of the dangerous hantavirus was reported. This infection occurred on board a cruise ship. At the time, the vessel was sailing in the southern Atlantic Ocean. According to available information, the infection killed three passengers. In addition, another ten people were infected with the virus. Reporter Tony Kirby brought the report about these events.