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Countries Try to Find Cruise Passengers After a Virus Outbreak

Several countries are searching for people who left a cruise ship before officials learned about a deadly hantavirus outbreak on board.

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Several countries are searching for people who left a cruise ship before officials learned about a deadly hantavirus outbreak on board. Add one supporting fact from the article.

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  1. A newly published strategy aims to identify health threats faster.
  2. New guidance focuses on support, rights and choices outside long hospital stays.
  3. Several countries are searching for people who left a cruise ship before officials learned about a deadly hantavirus outbreak on board.
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