90-Second Read: Hantavirus Cases: NH Residents Aboard Affected Cruise

Two New Hampshire residents were on a cruise ship involved in a deadly Hantavirus outbreak. Two New Hampshire residents were aboard the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly Hantavirus outbreak. Three passengers aboard the ship have died from Hantavirus, with at least six others infected, according to NPR. The individuals are in the United States, but have not returned to New Hampshire, according to the N.H. The cruise ship departed from Argentina and made multiple stops on remote islands across the South Atlantic.

It isn't clear if the New Hampshire residents are among those in Nebraska. Symptoms of the Andes strain of the Hantavirus usually begin within 4-42 days after exposure, according to health officials. The last case of Hantavirus identified in a New Hampshire resident was in 2019 and was thought to be acquired through travel. Whether it's arts, sports, opinion, world news, or our archives and e-editions, you'll have unlimited access to the Valley News' content. These articles are being shared by partners in The Granite State News Collaborative.

Sixteen American passengers are in Nebraska at a quarantine facility, including one person who tested positive, according to the CDC, while two other passengers are in Atlanta, NPR reports. Early symptoms can include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. There is no specific treatment or vaccine currently available. Award-winning coverage on breaking news and today's top stories in and around the Upper Valley.