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All passengers evacuated from vessel; WHO says public risk remains low despite outbreak.
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The last passengers have been evacuated from a ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, with one American testing positive for the virus, U.S. officials said.
Eighteen Americans are being monitored for symptoms as a precaution. The World Health Organization has stated that the risk to the general public remains low.
Hantavirus is transmitted through contact with infected rodent droppings. The shipboard outbreak prompted the full evacuation of the vessel as a containment measure.
One American has tested positive for hantavirus aboard a ship, prompting full evacuation of all passengers and crew. Eighteen others are under monitoring, though WHO says public risk remains low since the virus spreads through rodent droppings, not person-to-person contact.
If you're planning a cruise or have family members booked on ships, this incident underscores how quickly vessel operations can be disrupted by disease outbreaks—expect potential cancellations or delays as cruise lines implement stricter rodent control measures in response.