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Georgians Return Home After Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
7 May
Summary
- Two Georgians returned home after being on a cruise ship with hantavirus.
- Both individuals are in good health and showing no signs of infection.
- The ship had several confirmed hantavirus cases and three deaths.
Two individuals from Georgia have returned to their home state after being aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. Health officials have confirmed that both residents are in good health and are not exhibiting any symptoms of the virus.
They are adhering to guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ship had previously reported several confirmed cases of hantavirus, leading to three fatalities among its passengers. One body remained on the vessel as it departed Cape Verde.
The MV Hondius continued its voyage towards Spain's Canary Islands with nearly 150 people onboard, many of whom were isolated in their cabins. Health authorities have indicated that the risk to the general public from hantavirus is low, despite its seriousness as an infectious disease.
