Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14am on 08 May 2026,Friday Health & Wellness
A third UK national is suspected to have contracted Hantavirus linked to an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The person is currently on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha. Two other UK nationals have confirmed infections and are being treated in the Netherlands and South Africa. Five hantavirus cases have been confirmed so far, including one passenger who died. UK health officials said British passengers returning from the ship may need to isolate for 45 days. The World Health Organization called the outbreak a serious incident but said the risk to the public remains low. (PC: Reuters)
