Hantavirus Cases and Public Health Response

Tedros and Sanchez held a press conference, with Tedros stating 'our work is not over' on hantavirus.
Spain allowed the MV Hondius to anchor in the Canary Islands for evacuations despite opposition.
11 hantavirus cases reported (3 deaths) among 150 passengers/crew from 23 countries.
CDC director Jay Bhattacharya said the risk is much lower than the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authorities monitor high-risk contacts, with possible more cases due to the virus's long incubation period.

Health | Crisis | Hantavirus

Spain | Canary Islands | Cape Verde

Pedro Sanchez | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus | Jay Bhattacharya

7 hours ago