Three people have died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a Dutch cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde The MV Hondius has been refused permission to dock as health officials work to contain the rare virus. The WHO reports seven cases identified — two confirmed and five suspected — with roughly 150 passengers and crew still aboard. Hantavirus is a rare but often fatal virus typically transmitted through exposure to rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. Early symptoms resemble the flu — fever, body aches, headache — but can rapidly progress to severe respiratory illness or organ failure. Experts stress that while the outbreak is unusual, the risk to the general public remains low. Human-to-human transmission is exceptionally rare, and most hantavirus cases are isolated incidents linked to rodent exposure. Tap the link in bio to learn more about hantavirus symptoms, transmission, and what health officials are doing to manage this outbreak. Post Fact Checked By: Cynthia Taylo...