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Hantavirus: WHO confirms six cases and assures that "this is not another coronavirus"
The World Health Organization (WHO) raised this Saturday to six the confirmed cases of hantavirus after the outbreak declared on the cruise ship MV Hondius, while on the Spanish island of Tenerife (Atlantic) the device is being finalized for passengers to disembark and be repatriated to their countries.
TL;DR
- Six confirmed cases of hantavirus have been reported on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
- The WHO states the current public health risk from hantavirus remains low.
- Passengers and crew on board currently show no symptoms.
- Repatriation flights are being organized for passengers from several countries, including EU nations, the UK, US, and Canada.
- The ship is expected to anchor off Tenerife, where passengers will disembark and undergo quarantine if necessary.
- Spanish authorities have implemented strict safety measures and a navigation ban within one nautical mile of the vessel.