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2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus
- Nations evacuated passengers from the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak was confirmed onboard.
- The World Health Organization says the risk to the general public is low despite the outbreak on the Hondius.
- Passengers were transported to holding facilities for monitoring after arrival in Nebraska.
- The Hondius had departed Ushuaia and faced rising cases and deaths linked to hantavirus on board.
- France and the United States reported new cases among repatriated travelers during the evacuation.
- The WHO urged active monitoring and follow-up for passengers' home countries.
- The Hondius carried about 54 passengers and crew remaining on board during the evacuation timeline.
- Three deaths and at least six confirmed hantavirus cases were reported on the Hondius.
- Passengers were escorted from the ship to shore in full protective gear and masks during disembarkation.
- Health authorities stated hantavirus has no widely available vaccine or cure, but early treatment improves outcomes.
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