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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 9 MIN

What will happen to passengers on the hantavirus cruise?

from The Hard Shoulder

Authorities have confirmed that a third British national has been diagnosed with suspected Hantavirus linked to the cruise ship outbreak.It was announced yesterday that plans being made for Irish citizens onboard to self-isolate after leaving the ship. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said health authorities are “working actively” to bring the Irish citizens home.Joining Shane to discuss this is Head of the Department of Biology and Director of the Human Health Research Institute at NUI Maynooth, Professor Paul Moynagh.

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