A recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has sent shockwaves throughout the global travel industry, and New York residents are among those affected. According to reports, three individuals from the state of New York were among the passengers on the ill-fated cruise ship that has been linked to a cluster of hantavirus cases. The virus, typically found in rodents, can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated surfaces. As health officials scramble to contain the outbreak, concerns are growing about the potential spread of the virus among passengers who disembarked at various ports along the ship's route.
3 New York residents among those aboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship amNewYork
