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Third Briton has suspected hantavirus linked to cruise ship outbreak
Patient remains on south Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, say health officials, as vessel heads to Tenerife
TL;DR
- A third British national has a suspected hantavirus diagnosis linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
- Two other Britons have already been confirmed with the virus and are hospitalized.
- The ship is traveling to Tenerife, where UK officials will assist disembarking British nationals.
- British passengers and crew returning to the UK will undergo a 45-day isolation period and close monitoring.
- The outbreak has caused three deaths, and the WHO warns of potential future cases if precautions are not taken.