General · 7 May 2026
Two Britons self-isolating after cruise ship exposure
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The public's risk remains very low as two cruise ship passengers are now self-isolating in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed these precautionary measures following a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, linked to three deaths. These individuals, along with a small number of contacts, are not currently showing any symptoms.
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