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.
South African health officials say they have identified the Andes strain of hantavirus in two cruise ship passengers tied to an outbreak. One is in intensive care, while another died after reaching South Africa. Investigators report three deaths aboard the ship so far, and warn the strain may be capable of spreading between people.
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