Hantavirus Risks And Treatment: Agencies probe MV Hondius outbreak; experts outline symptoms and care

A hantavirus outbreak is under investigation on the cruise ship MV Hondius after passengers fell ill. Transmitted by rodents, the virus can cause severe respiratory illness. While rare globally, recent cases, including a celebrity’s death, highlight the risks. Health officials are probing the ship’s infection source and stressing rodent control for prevention.