South Africa confirms second hantavirus death from MV Hondius outbreak

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South African health authorities will report a second death linked to hantavirus infection from the MV Hondius outbreak by May 15. The deceased is the British passenger medically evacuated to South Africa on April 30.

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Implied probability (Yes)

80%

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