Hantavirus Outbreak: Experts Warn of Deadly Rodent-Borne Virus After Cruise Ship Deaths

Kathmandu. Even before fully recovering from the era of global pandemics, discussions about another virus, Hantavirus, have begun. News of 3 deaths due to this virus on a cruise ship in the Indian Ocean has alerted health experts. This virus is spread by rodents and has a very high mortality rate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s recent 'Disease Outbreak News' and experts, this infection had spread on the cruise ship 'MV Honidas' traveling from Argentina to South Africa, and 3 passengers lost their lives on it. So, let's learn what this virus is, how dangerous it is, and what are the...