What is hantavirus, and why will cruise passengers spend so long in quarantine? (opens in new tab)

While experts believe the virus is unlikely to become a ‘full-blown pandemic’, its mortality rate and long incubation period makes Covid-style isolation prudentUp to 150 people aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius began their journey home from Spain’s Canary Islands on Monday, after an outbreak that resulted in three deaths.The World Health Organization has recommended, but not mandated, a 42-day quarantine period. Continue reading...