WHO says 12th person infected with hantavirus detected in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization has reported a 12th case of hantavirus infection in the Netherlands, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the importance of monitoring passengers during the ongoing quarantine. Dutch health authorities confirmed that the infected crew member is in isolation and receiving hospital care.
- ▪The 12th case of hantavirus was detected in a Dutch crew member of the MV Hondius cruise ship.
- ▪Three people have died due to the virus, but no deaths have been reported since May 2.
- ▪More than 600 contacts are being monitored across 30 countries for potential exposure.
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News|HealthWHO says 12th person infected with hantavirus detected in the NetherlandsWHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urged all countries to monitor passengers who were on the MV Hondius cruise ship.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPersonnel in personal protection equipment suits gather onboard the Dutch Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius in the port of Rotterdam on May 19, 2026 [AFP]By AFPPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026The World Health Organization has urged countries to continue monitoring passengers for hantavirus after a case was detected among a Dutch crew member of the ship at the centre of the outbreak.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO chief, told a news…
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