WHO confirms 5 cases of hantavirus infection aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 3 additional cases are suspected, though the agency currently assesses the public health risk as low.
The World Health Organization has confirmed five cases of hantavirus infection among eight reported cases on the cruise ship MV Hondius. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that three additional cases remain suspected, though the public risk is assessed as low.
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