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Hantavirus Alert (Cruise Fallout): WHO says more hantavirus cases are likely after the MV Hondius outbreak, even as risk to the general public remains “low.” South Africa is tracking exposed people after confirming human-to-human transmissible Andes strain in cases linked to the ship, with 97 contacts identified so far and most already reached and monitored. Public Health & Travel (UK Isolation Moves): Ten people from remote UK overseas islands (St Helena and Ascension) are being flown to Britain to complete isolation as a precaution, while others remain under hospital monitoring. Tourism Push (Africa Travel Indaba): In Durban, President Ramaphosa framed tourism as a development tool, citing 10.5 million international arrivals in 2025 and calling for visa reforms and better regional travel links. Weather Disruption (Cape Storms): Severe flooding and storms have triggered a natural disaster declaration, with informal settlements hit hard and Table Mountain areas affected.

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South Africa traces 97 contacts linked to cruise ship hantavirus cases

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