Hantavirus Cases from Cruise Outbreak Reach 13 as Spain Reports New Infection
Latest Developments in the Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
By Olivia Le Poidevin
Update from the World Health Organization
GENEVA, May 27 (Reuters) - The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
New Case Reported in Spain
"Spain reported a new case among the passengers who are in quarantine, which brings the total number of cases to 13," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X.
Current Status of Patients
Among them three died, but there have been no new deaths since May 2, Ghebreyesus said.
"The situation remains stable. Passengers who got sick are receiving needed care, while others remain in quarantine," Ghebreyesus said.
Containment Measures and Disembarkation
Actions Taken on the MV Hondius
In the last two weeks all remaining passengers, crew members and medical staff disembarked the MV Hondius luxury liner at the centre of the outbreak.
About Hantavirus
Transmission and Global Impact
Hantaviruses are rodent-borne viruses that can infect people and cause illness. The WHO estimates there are 10,000 to 100,000 human cases globally each year, with severity varying by strain.
Severity and Strain Variation
(Reporting by Olivia Le Poidevin, Editing by Linda Pasquini)
