Hondius outbreak: 8 confirmed hantavirus cases, 3 deaths

- The MV Hondius expedition cruise has been linked to at least eight confirmed hantavirus infections and three passenger deaths after stops that began in the Shetland Islands on May 6. - Cases involve travelers who visited ports including Belfast, Liverpool and Brest, and the ship’s itinerary and cabin contacts are central to tracing exposures. - Health officials have paused the ship’s sailings and shifted response toward repatriation, quarantine and monitoring of disembarked passengers. (x.com)