Cruise-Ship Outbreak Risk

Cruise ships raise special concern because they are enclosed environments. Poor air exchange and ventilation may raise risk when contaminated aerosolized material is present. The article presents the cruise-ship source as uncertain, with p…

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Cruise ships raise special concern because they are enclosed environments. Poor air exchange and ventilation may raise risk when contaminated aerosolized material is present. The article presents the cruise-ship source as uncertain, with possible exposure either off ship or from rodents already onboard. A European cruise ship near the Canary Islands and southern Spain was reported docked after hantavirus-related illness.