WHO declares hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over
Summary
The World Health Organization said the hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship is over. The last person exposed finished quarantine and tested negative for the virus.Key Facts
- The hantavirus outbreak infected 13 people and caused 3 deaths.
- The virus involved was the Andes virus, which is a rare type of hantavirus found in Argentina and Chile.
- The cruise ship involved was the MV Hondius.
- The MV Hondius left Argentina on April 1.
- The last exposed person completed quarantine and tested negative, ending the outbreak according to WHO.
- Hantavirus is a virus that can cause serious lung disease in humans.
- The WHO made the announcement on a Thursday.
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