- Seven cases of Andes hantavirus have been confirmed among passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, as reported by the World Health Organization.
- Two additional cases are suspected, including the individual believed to be the first infected, who died before being tested.
- The outbreak has resulted in a total of three deaths.
- Twenty British passengers, who were tested for hantavirus, are now isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside after arriving at Manchester Airport.
- UK health officials have commenced contact tracing for individuals who had contact with those evacuated from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius.
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