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Britain airlifts hantavirus patients from St. Helena

Filed: May 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: Britain flew suspected hantavirus patients from St. Helena and Ascension to the UK as a precaution.
WHO: British authorities
WHAT: Airlift of suspected hantavirus patients from St. Helena and Ascension to the United Kingdom
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM ET
WHERE: St. Helena and Ascension, United Kingdom
WHY: The airlift was done as a precaution.
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