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The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.
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"The Andes virus is mostly found in Argentina and Chile."
— South Africa's health minister , Other
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A passenger in intensive care in South Africa.
A 93-year-old woman from Britain who was a victim of the Spanish wildfires.
The health minister who provided updates about the virus.
A passenger being treated in a Zurich hospital.
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The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.
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