The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

WHO head warns countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases

WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned countries Tuesday to prepare for more hantavirus cases following an outbreak aboard cruise ship MV Hondius. Nine confirmed cases of the Andes strain have been identified, including three deaths. Tedros praised Spain for evacuating over 120 passengers and crew from Tenerife, urging nations to implement 42-day quarantines and monitor high-risk contacts closely.

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