French hantavirus patient in critical condition on artificial lung as cases hit 11

Quarantine now extends 42 days after the ship outbreak

A French woman is critically ill with hantavirus and is on an artificial lung as a cruise ship outbreak expands to 11 confirmed cases and three deaths. Health officials are tracing the virus’s likely origin in South America, with experts from Argentina assisting investigations. Authorities advise returning passengers to quarantine for 42 days to limit further spread.