A Norwegian Cruise Line vessel was barred from docking at Mauritius' main port due to sanitary concerns after passengers became ill, with fears of a 'CHOLERA outbreak' among the 3,000 passengers aboard. The East African country cited health risks as the reason for the action, as reported by various sources including Reuters and BBC News. However, the situation took a turn when officials later found no evidence of a cholera outbreak onboard, allowing the cruise ship to dock. In a separate but significant environmental concern, scientists have reported the first-ever cases of bird flu on mainland Antarctica, sparking fears of an ecological disaster. This marks the first time ever the highly pathogenic virus has been found on the continent, with concerns over its impact on penguins and other bird species, as well as the potential for transmission to humans.
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🚨 BIRD FLU FOUND IN ANTARCTICA FOR THE FIRST TIME Scientists are worried that the outbreak affecting penguins and other birds could result in an ecological disaster. Researchers are now tasked with preventing the highly pathogenic virus from transmitting to humans. Source:… https://t.co/lHYoZTVS5d
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🚨Report: Bird flu has been found on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time in History. Scientists fear an ecological disaster. https://t.co/XJSKaAm41k
Now, bird flu has spread to Antarctica, for the first time, according to @BNODesk. https://t.co/RzJNL03kOl
BREAKING: Bird flu found on mainland Antarctica for the first time, scientists fear ecological disaster
BREAKING: First-ever case of bird flu reported in Antarctica
BREAKING: Bird flu found on mainland Antarctica for the first time ever, scientists fear ecological disaster
Mauritius stops Norwegian Cruise Line ship from docking, cites health risk https://t.co/fnM6ogSDOh https://t.co/WdxvGnPMEo
🚨BREAKING: OUTBREAK ON CRUISE SHIP? East African country of Mauritius has reportedly stopped a Norwegian cruise ship from docking, citing health risks. Source: Reuters Photo: Archived https://t.co/h9OqzqwE7W
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A Norwegian Cruise Line vessel was prevented from docking at Mauritius’ main port due to sanitary concerns after passengers became ill https://t.co/ce00bEvDRh