According to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the hantavirus situation is “stable for now.”
“So far, 12 cases and three deaths have been reported to @WHO. No additional deaths have been reported since May 2,” Ghebreyesus said.
“All passengers and crew remain in quarantine and under close monitoring to ensure they receive care if needed. The situation is stable for now. We continue to remain vigilant and in close contact with all relevant governments,” he added.
#Hantavirus update: So far, 12 cases and three deaths have been reported to @WHO. No additional deaths have been reported since May 2.
All passengers and crew remain in quarantine and under close monitoring to ensure they receive care if needed.
The situation is stable for now.… pic.twitter.com/AdfnrfoKri
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) May 24, 2026
More from The Independent:
The strain of virus that spread on the ship is the Andes virus, the only known hantavirus strain
Continue reading
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!