Tell us: have you been affected by the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak?

"Three passengers who boarded the cruise ship have died. Eight people no longer on the vessel have fallen ill, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) tally from Friday, of whom six are confirmed to have contracted the virus. The WHO said its goal was to finish the ship's evacuation, with the exception of 30 crew members remaining on board, by 7pm on Monday [11 May]."

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Twenty Britons from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak continue receiving practical and emotional support while isolating at a UK hospital. A German resident in the UK and a Japanese passenger were also taken to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral after the MV Hondius docked in Tenerife. Three passengers who boarded the cruise ship have died. Eight people who are no longer on the vessel have fallen ill, with six confirmed to have contracted the virus. The World Health Organisation aims to complete the ship’s evacuation, leaving only 30 crew members on board, by 7pm on Monday. A secure encrypted form invites affected individuals to share experiences anonymously.

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