WHO Issues Warning on Hantavirus Risk from Cruise Ship Outbreak
New rat virus cruise ship warning as experts claim 'intimate partners' could be at risk
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a Hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, identifying 'intimate partners' and household members as high-risk contacts. As of May 13, there have been 11 reported cases, including three deaths, with the outbreak believed to have originated from infected passengers in Argentina.
- 01The WHO has classified 'intimate partners' and household members as high-risk contacts for Hantavirus.
- 02As of May 13, there are 11 reported cases of Hantavirus, including three fatalities.
- 03The outbreak is linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with cases confirmed among passengers.
- 04Investigators believe the virus was contracted in Argentina before passengers boarded the ship.
- 05International health teams are tracking individuals who may have been exposed.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning regarding a Hantavirus outbreak associated with the MV Hondius cruise ship, emphasizing that 'intimate partners' and household members are considered high-risk contacts. As of May 13, there have been 11 cases reported, including three deaths, with a case fatality ratio of 27%. Eight cases have been confirmed as infections of the Andes virus (ANDV). The outbreak is believed to have originated from a Dutch couple who contracted the virus while birdwatching in Argentina before boarding the ship. The MV Hondius reached Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10, where passengers disembarked and were flown home. Investigators are actively tracking individuals who may have been exposed to the virus, while the WHO assesses the global risk as low and continues to monitor the situation.
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The outbreak raises health concerns for those who may have been in close contact with infected individuals, particularly on the cruise ship and in associated communities.
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