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WHO convenes emergency meeting on Hantavirus outbreak with high fatality rate

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A recent World Health Organization emergency meeting discussed the Hantavirus Andes virus (ANDV) outbreak originating from a cruise ship, which has now spread to eight countries, causing 11 illnesses and three deaths. The outbreak highlights the convergence of biology, global travel, and public trust in health systems, echoing concerns from the early COVID-19 pandemic. A key focus was the virus's potential for person-to-person transmission, with an R-naught value of 2.1 noted from a previous outbreak, indicating a significant risk of exponential growth if not contained. The discussion also emphasized the virus's high fatality rate, which can reach 35-40% in severe cases due to rapid vascular catastrophe. AI

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WHO convenes emergency meeting on Hantavirus outbreak with high fatality rate

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Steve Brozak, Contributor ·

    4 Urgent Questions After The WHO Emergency Hantavirus Meeting

    A 3-hour WHO Hantavirus emergency Zoom call was held this morning, providing outbreak analysis. It seemed that for every question asked many more questions were raised.

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