WHO declares end to hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

The World Health Organization has declared an end to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. The rodent-borne disease resulted in 12 confirmed cases and one probable case, with three fatalities. The outbreak triggered a global health alert, but the WHO confirmed the last exposed individual completed quarantine and tested negative, marking the official end of the event. AI

RANK_REASON Public health organization declares end to an outbreak with fatalities. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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• Argentina
• Canary Islands
• Hantavirus
• MV Hondius
• South Atlantic Ocean
• Spain
• Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
• Tenerife
• Tristan da Cunha
• Ushuaia
• World Health Organization

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