WHO Expert Addresses Hantavirus Panic After Cruise Ship Deaths

| May 07, 2026, 11:03:31 PM | etimes.in
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A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has triggered global concern after a former passenger claimed the captain initially told travelers there was “no contagious disease” onboard and described the first reported death as “natural causes.” According to health officials, three people have died during the outbreak, while one body reportedly remained onboard during the investigation. The World Health Organization confirmed eight total cases linked to the health emergency, with five verified through laboratory testing. As panic spread online, a top WHO epidemic expert insisted hantavirus is “not the next COVID-19,” while questions continue swirling over how the outbreak was handled at sea.

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