WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius is over. The last person exposed to the virus finished quarantine, tested negative, and no new cases have appeared since May 25.Key Facts
- The hantavirus outbreak infected 13 people and caused 3 deaths.
- The virus involved is a rare strain called the Andes virus.
- The MV Hondius cruise ship started its journey on April 1 from Argentina.
- The first cases traveled through Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay on a bird-watching trip.
- The virus may have spread between people who were in close contact.
- Over 650 contacts across 33 countries were monitored by health authorities.
- Symptoms include fever, tiredness, muscle aches, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing problems.
- Hantavirus usually spreads through contact with urine, droppings, or saliva from infected rodents.
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