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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 3 MIN

WHO suspects rare form of transmission of cruise ship virus

from Radio National Breakfast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The World Health Organisation says person-to-person transmission of the Hantavirus has likely occured on a cruise ship sitting off the Cape Verde coast. Three people have already died, one who's confirmed to have contracted the deadly disease. Multiple other people are displaying symptoms. So what could happen next?

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