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Melon

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14. Hantavirus is most likely caused from inhaling feces and urine from infected rats or mice

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Sun May 3, 2026, 10:53 PM

May 3

Very odd for a ship I believe. You see this in the US southwest where people are cleaning out nests etc from outbuildings. Being dry helps it become airborne. They must have had a substantial infestation and perhaps in the ventilation?

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Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship [View all] Jilly_in_VA May 3 OP

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I have turned down more than a few cruise trips malaise May 3 #2

My position on cruises is simple Jilly_in_VA May 3 #3

Ding ding malaise May 3 #4

I'll tell you why some of us are addicted to cruising: PCIntern May 3 #7

We just go to the Virgin Islands for that Jilly_in_VA May 3 #8

I understand entirely... PCIntern May 3 #10

I do like most of the things you mention but I'm not into crowds JI7 May 4 #16

Some of the Alaska ones look interesting because of the scenery JI7 May 4 #15

Thinking about all those sailors in the Emile May 3 #5

And just think purr-rat beauty May 3 #6

I seriously doubt Boo1 May 3 #9

Occam's razor would suggest there's a heavily infected rodent population Maru Kitteh May 3 #11

Yeah, or Boo1 May 3 #12

I've done 2 nice cruises pre Covid. Don't think I'll ever do it again. IcyPeas May 3 #13

Message auto-removed Name removed May 4 #17

Hantavirus is most likely caused from inhaling feces and urine from infected rats or mice Melon May 3 #14