US health officials: Hantavirus risk to Americans 'very low'
Summary
US health officials said the risk of hantavirus spreading to the public is very low after 18 Americans from the cruise ship MV Hondius were flown to Nebraska and Georgia. One passenger on the ship tested positive for hantavirus, and more than 90 passengers are now being sent back to their home countries.Key Facts
- One American on the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for hantavirus.
- 18 Americans were transported to hospitals in Nebraska and Georgia for monitoring or treatment.
- The cruise ship docked in Spain’s Canary Islands while passengers are repatriated.
- Over 90 passengers from the ship are returning to their home countries.
- US health officials stated the risk to the public from hantavirus is very low.
- Officials held a press conference to update the public about the situation.
- Hantavirus is a rare disease usually spread by rodents.
- No wider outbreak has been reported beyond those on the ship.
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