Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), stated that more cases of Hantavirus are likely to emerge as passengers from the MV Hondius report positive tests. He noted that the virus has an incubation period of six to eight weeks, which may lead to additional cases. Currently, one confirmed case involves a French passenger, while another asymptomatic individual tested positive on a US evacuation flight. Dr. Tedros reassured the public that Hantavirus is not comparable to COVID-19 and urged calm amid the outbreak. In the US, 18 individuals are under monitoring, with 16 at the University of Nebraska, where one is in a biocontainment unit. New York Governor Kathy Hochul mentioned that three New Yorkers returned from the cruise, and they are subject to a 42-day monitoring period. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the US response to the outbreak, stating the country is in “very good shape” but rejected calls to rejoin the WHO. Health officials are implementing measures to ensure the safety of those monitored.