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Four Australians trapped on cruise ship amid deadly Hantavirus outbreak | 7NEWS
Four Australians remain on board an Atlantic cruise ship experiencing a Hantavirus outbreak, with no passengers having returned to Australia yet. The World Health Organisation has confirmed at least five cases linked to the cruise ship, including three deaths and three suspected infections, with the virus believed to have been contracted during a birdwatching tour in Argentina. Health Minister Mark Butler confirms appropriate health and quarantine procedures are in place, with infectious disease experts noting the virus is extremely rare and requires very close contact for human-to-human transmission. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS