WHO chief says Hantavirus outbreak ‘is not COVID’
Summary
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, told people in Tenerife that a cruise ship with a Hantavirus outbreak is unlikely to cause a pandemic like COVID-19. He aimed to ease concerns about a new widespread disease outbreak.Key Facts
- WHO director-general is Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
- There is a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.
- The cruise ship is docked in Tenerife.
- WHO says this outbreak does not have the same pandemic risk as COVID-19.
- Hantavirus and COVID-19 are different diseases.
- The WHO aims to prevent panic around this situation.
- The announcement was made directly to Tenerife residents.
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