"Last Saturday, the United Kingdom notified WHO, under the International Health Regulations, of a cluster of passengers with severe respiratory illness on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship the MV Hondius, which had travelled from Argentina to Cape Verde. So far, eight cases have been reported, including three deaths. Five of the eight cases have been confirmed as hantavirus, and the other three are suspected."
"Given the incubation period of the Andes Virus, which can be up to six weeks, it's possible that more cases may be reported. While this is a serious incident, WHO assesses the public health risk low."
"People are not panicking, but you can feel that it is starting to weigh on you. We all eat together and staff even organised a large barbecue despite the outbreak."
The World Health Organisation confirmed eight cases of Andes hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, including five confirmed infections and three deaths. The Dutch-operated vessel travelled from Argentina to Cape Verde when the outbreak occurred. Passengers reported that social distancing measures were introduced only days ago despite mounting deaths, with communal dining and large gatherings continuing during the early outbreak period. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that additional cases may emerge due to the virus's six-week incubation period. The WHO assessed the public health risk as low, though the situation remains serious.
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