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WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over

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The World Health Organization declared the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius officially concluded after the final exposed contact completed quarantine and tested negative; 13 people infected, 3 deaths, with no new cases since May 25, and 650+ contacts monitored across 33 countries and territories.

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