CNA938 Rewind - Hantavirus at sea: What the MV Hondius case reveals about cruise safety
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius left several dead and others stranded at sea, raising serious questions about how outbreaks are managed in such confined environments. Are cruise ships really prepared for medical emergencies of this scale, and what happens when a vessel carrying potentially infected passengers tries to dock? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer of Business, University of Newcastle (Australia), to find out.
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