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Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers Evacuations on West Africa Cruise Ship

Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers Evacuations on West Africa Cruise Ship

Medics began evacuating two passengers with suspected hantavirus symptoms from a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa, officials said. About 150 people remain on board, including mostly British, American and Spanish travelers and four Canadians, as authorities manage the potential outbreak.

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Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150, including 4 Canadians, on cruise ship