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Minister Brug: Hantavirus situation poses low risk to Sint Maarten, vigilance remains key

Minister Brug: Hantavirus situation poses low risk to Sint Maarten, vigilance remains key
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Minister Brug reassured Sint Maarten residents about a Hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship near Cabo Verde, stating the risk to the island and wider Caribbean remains low. International health authorities confirm the cases are confined to the vessel, with no evidence of broader spread. Despite the limited likelihood of regional transmission, vigilance is still emphasized as a key public health measure.

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May 7, 2026

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