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Trump says he does not regret withdrawing from WHO amid hantavirus outbreak
Donald Trump assured that he does not regret the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization amid the hantavirus outbreak related to the cruise ship MV Hondius, while he reiterated criticism of the WHO for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TL;DR
- President Trump stated he does not regret the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
- He criticized the WHO for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, alleging incorrect information and control by China.
- Trump claimed the COVID-19 virus originated in Wuhan and that the WHO experts refused to acknowledge this due to Chinese influence.
- Regarding a hantavirus outbreak affecting repatriated passengers from the MV Hondius, Trump expressed optimism.
- He noted that one repatriated passenger tested positive for hantavirus, with another showing mild symptoms.
- 18 passengers were repatriated, with most quarantined at the University of Nebraska.
- US health authorities stated the risk of hantavirus to the general public remains very low.