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Radio National Breakfast

WHO suspects rare form of transmission of cruise ship virus

May 5, 2026 · 4 min · 7 segments

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…

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?

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…

Speakers: LukeSally SaraHost

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ArgentinaCountryCountry in South America
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Pandemic PreparednessHealth > Public Health
EpidemiologyHealth
Disease OutbreaksHealth > Epidemiology
Public HealthHealth
Infectious DiseasesHealth
Cruise ShipsTravel
TransmissionHealth > Infectious Diseases > Hantavirus
HantavirusHealth > Infectious Diseases
World Health OrganizationHealth > Public Health > Pandemic Preparedness
Health RisksTravel > Cruise Ships
Passenger SafetyTravel > Cruise Ships > Health Risks
Human-to-Human TransmissionHealth > Infectious Diseases > Hantavirus > Transmission
Incubation PeriodHealth > Epidemiology > Disease Outbreaks
Asymptomatic CarriersHealth > Epidemiology > Disease Outbreaks > Incubation Period
Quarantine MeasuresTravel > Cruise Ships > Health Risks > Passenger Safety
Health Authorities ResponseHealth > Public Health > Pandemic Preparedness > World Health Organization
ArgentinaGeography > Travel Routes
Cape VerdeGeography > Travel Routes > Argentina
Canary IslandsGeography > Travel Routes > Argentina > Cape Verde
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