""Of the six affected individuals, three have died and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa," the organization said in a statement on Sunday."
""While rare, hantavirus may spread between people, and can lead to severe respiratory illness and requires careful patient monitoring, support and response," the organization says."
"The WHO did not specify the vessel in its statement, but Agence France-Presse reported that the outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, a cruise ship currently off the coast of Cape Verde."
"The WHO said it's conducting a detailed investigation, including laboratory tests and epidemiological investigations."
The World Health Organization reported three deaths on a cruise ship due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak. One confirmed case exists, with five additional suspected cases. Among the six affected individuals, three have died, and one is in intensive care in South Africa. Hantavirus infections are typically linked to exposure to infected rodent feces or urine. The WHO is investigating the outbreak and coordinating with member states and ship operators for the evacuation of symptomatic passengers.
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