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Three Deaths Recorded as Hantavirus Cases Rise to Eight, WHO Issues Advisory

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Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja



The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday confirmed a total of eight cases, up from seven earlier reported, including three deaths from the hantavirus outbreak.  In an update highlighting the disease outbreak linked to MV Hondius, the organisation noted that the statistics were as of Friday, May 8, 2026.



“As of May 8, a total of 8 cases, including three deaths, have been reported”, the statement sai

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