WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship over after the last exposed person completed quarantine and tested negative. The outbreak involved 13 cases and 3 deaths, caused by the rare Andes hantavirus strain usually found in Argentina and Chile.Key Facts
- The outbreak was linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, which sailed from Argentina on April 1.
- The Andes hantavirus can spread between people through close contact, unlike other hantavirus types that mainly spread from rodents.
- A total of 13 people were infected and 3 died from the virus during this outbreak.
- Over 650 contacts in 33 countries were monitored by health authorities.
- The final contact finished quarantine and tested negative, leading WHO to declare the outbreak over.
- The ship docked in Rotterdam on May 18 and was cleaned before sailing again on May 30.
- Symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and can worsen to lung problems.
- Currently, there are no vaccines or specific treatments for hantavirus; care focuses on relieving symptoms.
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