WHO confirms five hantavirus cases linked to an Atlantic cruise ship outbreak, warns of potential for more infections.

WHO confirms five hantavirus cases linked to an Atlantic cruise ship outbreak, warns of potential for more infections.

WHO has confirmed five hantavirus infections linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. A WHO expert joined by Dutch doctors and a specialist from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is conducting health checks on all passengers and crew.

Swiss authorities confirmed a hantavirus case in an MV Hondius passenger admitted to a Zurich hospital. The detection expands the linked caseload and sharpens concern after three passenger deaths.