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Hantaviruses are a family of viruses which can cause serious illnesses and death. People typically contract hantavirus from contact with rodents' urine, droppings and saliva.
A fatal hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has sent American passengers into a lengthy quarantine in Nebraska. Plus, an Ebola outbreak is sweeping across central Africa, causing the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency.
Test your knowledge on the week's local news headlines.