WHO flags suspected human to human hantavirus spread on cruise ship near Cape Verde deaths reported

It usually spreads from rodents, not people

The WHO has raised concerns about a suspected human to human hantavirus transmission on a cruise ship near Cape Verde, involving close contacts. Several passengers reportedly died while others need medical care. Authorities are planning evacuations and testing, even as they stress the public risk is still low because hantavirus typically spreads from infected rodents. Investigations continue to confirm the strain and map contacts.