WHO director-general says more hantavirus cases likely emerge after Spain-led cruise evacuation
According to Tedros, 11 hantavirus-related cases have so far been reported, including three deaths. Nine of the 11 cases have been confirmed as Andes virus infections, while the remaining two are considered probable cases
Kenya puts its airports, seaports and other entry points on high alert over hantavirus outbreak
Konya’s ministry of health confirmed that there are no reported cases in Kenya, with surveillance intensified at all points of entry, including airports and seaports.
World Health Organisation reports seven hantavirus cases and assures public risk low
A cluster of passengers with severe respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship was reported to the organistion on Saturday.
Understanding origins, spread of hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak
Studies indicate hantaviruses have been around for centuries, with outbreaks documented in Asia and Europe.
Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in Atlantic kills three people, three others fall sick
One patient was in intensive care in a South African hospital, the UN health agency said, and it was working with authorities to evacuate two others with symptoms from the ship.
