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Hantavirus calm-down: WHO says the suspected hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship is “not the start of a COVID pandemic,” stressing it spreads through close, intimate contact—not like coronaviruses—while South Africa’s experts reiterate there’s no local outbreak and risk on flights is very low. Flu season warning: NICD reports influenza and RSV are starting earlier than usual and circulating together, raising the chance of a heavier respiratory-illness load; health authorities urge people not to delay flu vaccination. Health policy reassurance: Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi walked back comments that appeared to question the Constitutional Court’s impartiality, saying he has full confidence in the judiciary. Workforce and training pressure: Dental technology students at CPUT say they’re “not doing well at all” amid an accreditation standoff heading back to court. Cost-of-living squeeze: Cape Town’s rental affordability is hitting a breaking point, with CBD listings often starting around R12,000–R15,000 and two-bedders climbing much higher. Recognition for science: Prof Tulio de Oliveira is set to receive the Order of Mapungubwe for COVID-19 variant work.

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Health officials track fourth King County resident tied to MV Hondius Andes hantavirus

Health officials track fourth King County resident tied to MV Hondius Andes hantavirus

4th King County resident monitored for possible hantavirus exposure, Public Health says

4th King County resident monitored for possible hantavirus exposure, Public Health says

Geingos to chair world’s largest maternal, child health alliance

Geingos to chair world’s largest maternal, child health alliance

Fourth King County resident possibly connected to hantavirus outbreak, health officials say

Fourth King County resident possibly connected to hantavirus outbreak, health officials say

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