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Three Dead After Illness Outbreak On Ship

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A 70-year-old passenger died after developing symptoms while on a vessel, with the body transported to Saint Helena. The passenger's wife later died in a Johannesburg hospital after being evacuated to South Africa. A third individual's body remains on the vessel according to French press reports. South African health officials confirmed hantavirus in only one patient currently hospitalized in South Africa. The exact cause of death for the deceased has not yet been established. Further details about the vessel, the nature of the illness, or the location are not yet available. South Korean authorities confirmed that all 24 crew members, including 8 citizens, are safe following the vessel incident. According to the WHO, seven people are experiencing symptoms and remain on a vessel off the coast of Cape Verde.

A 70-year-old passenger died after developing symptoms while on a vessel, with the body transported to Saint Helena. The passenger's wife later died in a Johannesburg hospital after being evacuated to South Africa. A third individual's body remains on the vessel according to French press reports. South African health officials confirmed hantavirus in only one patient currently hospitalized in South Africa. The exact cause of death for the deceased has not yet been established. Further details about the vessel, the nature of the illness, or the location are not yet available. South Korean authorities confirmed that all 24 crew members, including 8 citizens, are safe following the vessel incident. According to the WHO, seven people are experiencing symptoms and remain on a vessel off the coast of Cape Verde. Three people have died following an illness outbreak involving 47 passengers and crew members on a ship. One patient is currently in an intensive care unit in South Africa, though their condition is reportedly improving. Two other patients remain on board and are being prepared for medical evacuation to the Netherlands. A third suspected case involving mild fever has been reported, but that individual is currently asymptomatic.

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Sources · 7 independent

Vesti FM

“Первыми симптомы проявились у 70-летнего пассажира. Впоследствии он скончался. Его тело доставили на остров Святой Елены. Чуть позже симптомы проявились у его жены, которую смогли эвакуировать в Южную Африку. Она умерла в больнице Йоханнесбурга.”

VOV2 Vietnam

“Passenger And Spouse Die Following Illness On Vessel”

BCC News Taiwan

“Passenger And Spouse Die Following Illness On Vessel”

WDR 2

“wohl an, bevor er auf das Schiff kam. Mittlerweile wurden sieben Infektionen”

BBC World Service

“Seven infections have been reported following an illness that occurred on a vessel.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“Three people on that ship have died, several others have become ill. That's Maria Van Kerkhove with the WHO.”

Tokyo FM

“Seven infections were reported following an illness on a vessel.”

CNR Voice of China

“截至4月,已报告7例病例。根据现有信息,公众面临的总体风险较低。”

WDR 2

“Mittlerweile wurden sieben Infektionen”

VOV2 Vietnam

“Seven Infections Reported Following Vessel Illness”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“Seven Infections Reported Following Vessel Illness”

BCC News Taiwan

“Seven Infections Reported Following Vessel Illness”

CNR Voice of China

“Seven Infections Reported Following Vessel Illness”

RRI Pro 1 Jakarta

“Seven Infections Reported Following Vessel Illness”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“Seven Infections Reported Following Vessel Illness”

Tokyo FM

“Seven Infections Reported Following Vessel Illness.”

CNR Voice of China

“船上疾病爆发后报告了七例感染。”

MCOT FM 100.5 News

“Seven infections reported following vessel illness.”

Tokyo FM

“Seven infections have been reported following an illness outbreak on a vessel.”

RTM Nasional FM

“韩国南部外交部门批评所有24名船员,包括8名公民,安全无事。”

Inforadio RBB

“Symptome und befinden sich laut WHO nach wie vor auf dem Schiff vor der Küste der Kapverden.”

Tokyo FM

“Seven infections have been reported following an illness outbreak on a vessel. The infections are linked to the outbreak.”

Maritime Health Radio

“Seven infections reported following vessel illness.”

Bayern 2

“47 Passagiere und Besatzungsmitglieder als erkrankt gemeldet worden. Leider sind drei Personen verstorben. Ein Patient befindet sich in Südafrika auf der Intensivstation, wobei sich sein Zustand unseren Informationen zufolge verbessert.”

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