Health May 18 Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection By Molly Quell, Associated Press
Health May 16 How outbreaks at sea have been helping to shape the global health system since medieval times Outbreaks at sea are one of the oldest problems in public health. From medieval plague quarantines to modern times, they have repeatedly tested the ability to control infectious disease – and have played a key role in shaping the international… By Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation
Health May 13 Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is listed on Oceanwide Expeditions' website as scheduled to depart on a cruise later in May that would take it to the Arctic for a series of cruises throughout the summer. By Elena Becatoros, Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Health May 11 WATCH: Trump says 'I hope it's fine' when asked about hantavirus outbreak Some experts have said U.S. authorities were slow to respond, but President Donald Trump said he thought the response was, “I think fine.”… By Associated Press
World May 10 Passengers evacuate MV Hondius cruise ship following hantavirus outbreak Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home Sunday aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands. By Iain Sullivan, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
May 09 Medical epidemiologist explains what to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak By Daniel Pastula, The Conversation A medical epidemiologist explains what you need to know about the hantavirus virus and how the outbreak is playing out. Continue reading