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British health authorities urged two individuals to self-isolate after returning from a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly Hantavirus outbreak.
Two individuals have been told by UK health officials to follow self-isolation procedures after their return from a voyage aboard a luxury cruise ship. The advice was issued on Wednesday.
The vessel, the "MV Hondius," was carrying approximately 150 people when it experienced an outbreak of Hantavirus, a rare and often fatal disease. Three people have died from the illness: a Dutch couple and a German national, according to Reuters.
Spanish Health Minister Monica García previously stated the ship is expected to dock at Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands within three days. She added that all remaining passengers on board are currently showing no symptoms of the disease.
Eight individuals are suspected of being infected, including a Swiss citizen who has returned home and is receiving treatment. The World Health Organization confirmed that three of these cases have been verified through laboratory testing.
