The World Health Organization said it expects the outbreak on the MV Hondius to be limited. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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

Given the incubation period of the Andes hantavirus, which can be up to six weeks, it is possible that more cases may be reported, WHO added.

The WHO confirmed five hantavirus cases and said more could be reported because the Andes hantavirus has an incubation period of up to six weeks.