Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in the Netherlands

Summary: A cruise ship called the MV Hondius just arrived in the Netherlands to be cleaned after a deadly hantavirus outbreak. This is the first time this specific virus has broken out on a cruise ship. Sadly, three passengers died, and at least 11 people got sick. Health experts think the first people caught the virus in South America. Now, the crew is in quarantine, and workers in hazmat suits are cleaning the ship. Health officials say the risk to the public is very low.

Source: ABC News URL: abcnews.com/Health/wireStory/hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-expected-arrive-netherlands-133060913 (opens in new tab)