Hantavirus close contacts in France have so far tested negative
Summary
Eleven people have caught hantavirus from an outbreak on the Hondius cruise ship, and three have died. In France, one woman remains in serious condition in the hospital, while twenty-two people who were close to her have tested negative for the virus so far.Key Facts
- The hantavirus outbreak involved eleven confirmed cases from the Hondius cruise ship.
- Three people infected by the virus have died.
- A woman in France who tested positive is currently in critical condition in the hospital.
- Twenty-two people who were close contacts to this woman have been tested and all are negative.
- Health officials say the hantavirus spreads poorly between people.
- The virus has not changed or mutated at this time.
- The risk to the general public is considered low.
- The World Health Organization has praised Spain for managing the repatriation of those potentially affected.
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