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From hantavirus to norovirus: Why cruise ships are a hotbed for deadly disease outbreaks
Published on: May 9, 2026, 3:34 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Eight people linked to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak have fallen ill so far, including three deaths, while over 115 passengers and crew aboard another vessel, the Caribbean Princess, contracted norovirus. Health experts say dense populations, shared spaces and enclosed environments make cruise ships highly susceptible to infectious disease outbreaks
