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00:04A ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean
00:06A cruise ship carrying approximately 150 people
00:08Reddius
00:10An outbreak of datura virus occurred last Sunday.
00:14Seven cases have been found on board so far.
00:16Including 2 confirmed cases and 5 suspected cases.
00:20The epidemic has caused 3 deaths.
00:22One person is in critical condition.
00:23Three people showed mild symptoms
00:25That cruise ship departed from Argentina on March 20th.
00:29The original plan was to visit the African island nation of Cape Verde.
00:32And originally scheduled to arrive the day before yesterday
00:34However, an unexpected outbreak of the epidemic occurred.
00:37Due to respiratory illnesses occurring on board
00:39Cape Verde authorities cited public health risks as the reason.
00:42Refuse to allow cruise ships to dock
00:44The ship remains stranded in the open sea.
00:47Yesterday, the Cape Verde Health Department stated...
00:50Three patients on board showed symptoms
00:52After being transferred via Cape Verde
00:54Sent to the Netherlands for treatment
00:56As for the subsequent arrangements for the cruise ship and the remaining passengers and crew...
01:00The Spanish Ministry of Health announced on the same day
01:02Because Cape Verde currently lacks the capacity to handle [the situation].
01:05The ability to design cruise ships
01:07Spain will then base its decision on international law.
01:09and humanitarian principles
01:11In the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean
01:14Reception of the cruise ship and all personnel
01:18The authorities pointed out that all passengers and crew members
01:20After completing a comprehensive physical examination
01:22Repatriated to their respective countries of nationality
01:24As for what Hantavirus is...
01:27Why did the epidemic break out on the ship?
01:29The World Health Organization pointed out
01:31Hantaviruses are usually transmitted by roe dermestids.
01:34Especially spread by rats
01:36Humans mostly came into contact with
01:38The urine of these animals
01:39Infection from feces or saliva
01:42However, in extremely rare cases
01:45It cannot be completely ruled out.
01:46The possibility of human-to-human transmission
01:48Patients may experience symptoms in the early stages of infection.
01:50Severe headache, fever, chills, nausea
01:53and acute symptoms such as blurred vision
01:56In the later stages of the disease, it may progress further.
01:58For low blood pressure and acute renal failure
02:01The overall mortality rate is between 1% and 15%.
02:04WHO's initial assessment
02:06The source of this infection
02:08It may be related to the external sailing environment of the vessel.
02:12However, at the same time, it is emphasized
02:13No traces of rodents have been found on the ship so far.
02:16Moreover, the overall risk of Hantavirus to the public remains low.
02:20Therefore, travel restrictions are not recommended.
02:25A Dutch mail ship, the Red Deus, sailing in the Atlantic Ocean
02:29A rare outbreak of hantavirus has recently occurred.
02:31It remains stranded off the coast of Praia, Cape Verde.
02:34The leaked video of the ship's interior shows
02:37The once bustling public area is now deserted.
02:40It looked particularly deserted
02:41One passenger described
02:42The overall situation on board remains stable.
02:44Everyone will consciously maintain social distancing.
02:47And wear a mask
03:14Chen Ke also stated
03:15The crew will regularly update everyone on the latest developments of the epidemic.
03:18Therefore, it did not cause widespread panic on the ship.
03:21However, when faced with various uncertainties
03:23Many passengers admitted
03:25One can't help but feel helpless and uneasy.
03:43In view of the current situation
03:46Cape Verde Health Authority stated
03:47The authorities have activated the response mechanism.
03:49Including hospitals setting up isolation areas in advance
03:51And formed a team of doctors
03:53Infectious disease experts
03:54A professional team composed of nurses and laboratory staff
03:57Providing support to patients on board
03:59Respond to potential risks at any time
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