An Ebola outbreak caused by the highly fatal Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to over 1,250 cases and 362 deaths, highlighting critical gaps in understanding the virus's origins and transmission from wildlife.
8 passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the Andes hantavirus, which can spread between humans, with 3 deaths reported; WHO states public health risk is low globally but moderate for those on board.
Two Indian crew members aboard the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius have been evacuated to the Netherlands for quarantine, confirmed healthy and asymptomatic by the Indian Embassy in Spain. The Dutch-flagged vessel experienced an outbreak after anchoring off the Canary Islands. The WHO advised a risk-based approach for managing contacts, noting limited human-to-human transmission of the Andes virus.
Passengers from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius will disembark in Tenerife on Sunday. Three passengers have died, and five others tested positive after leaving the ship. The Andes virus strain, which can spread person-to-person, was detected. Spanish authorities confirmed the deceased and their belongings will not be unloaded.
Passengers from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius will disembark in Tenerife on Sunday. Three passengers have died, and five others tested positive after leaving the ship. The Andes virus strain, which can spread person-to-person, was detected. Spanish authorities confirmed the deceased and their belongings will not be unloaded.
