WHO confirms 7 hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak

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MV Hondius captain thanks guests, crew for ‘quiet strength’ as final passengers prepare to leave ship.

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• World Health Organization officials say seven hantavirus cases have been confirmed to date, out of a total of nine reported to the global health body.
• A French passenger is undergoing treatment at a Paris hospital after her condition worsened overnight, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said.
• U.S. officials say one American passenger flown to Nebraska tested positive without symptoms, while another showed mild symptoms and was taken to Atlanta for monitoring.
• Four Canadians landed in Victoria on Sunday after leaving the Canary Islands and have not shown symptoms. They are isolating in British Columbia for at least 21 days.
• Three people have died since the outbreak began. WHO officials continue to reassure the public, saying risk of wider spread remains low…

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