More confirmed hantavirus cases: The situation in France • FRANCE 24 English

A French ​passenger who was on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for ​the ‌virus and her condition ⁠is deteriorating, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on ‌Monday. The passenger was among five French ⁠people who were on the ship. The four other passengers tested negative. So far French authorities have traced 22 contact cases. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.
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