South Africa identifies Andes virus in 2 cruise ship passengers
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-05-06 18:38 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Africa
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South African health authorities said Wednesday they have identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which may be passed from person to person, in two passengers who were on the cruise ship that has an outbreak of the rare infection.
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