Why This Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak Is Serious - but Not Covid 2.0
The WHO said 6 confirmed or suspected cases are in quarantine as health officials trace contacts after the first known cruise ship outbreak.
- Passengers from the MV Hondius disembarked Monday and flew to more than 20 countries for quarantine after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands, marking the first-ever hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.
- The Andes virus detected on the ship is rare, as hantavirus typically spreads from rodent droppings; the disease is fatal in about 35% of infected people, presenting with fever, fatigue, and muscle aches.
- Three passengers have died and six people have confirmed or suspected cases, according to the WHO. One of 18 evacuated passengers flown to the U.S. tested positive, while 16 arrived at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
- Tedros of the WHO advised returning passengers to stay in quarantine for 42 days in facilities or at home. Officials noted, "They certainly have the option to stay here for the entire 42-day period."
- Dr. Angela Hewlett, medical director of the Nebraska Bio Containment Unit, said Monday that "typically, people are only infectious while they have symptoms," though assessments of the Andes virus remain ongoing.
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