Health officials are looking into a possible hantavirus case in upstate New York.
Suspected Hantavirus Case in Upstate New York Under Investigation The Ontario County Public Health Department (OCPHD), located in Canandaigua, is looking into a “suspected” case of hantavirus infection in upstate New York. The department made this announcement recently, stating that they are currently investigating a “suspected case of locally acquired hantavirus.” Officials clarified that there […]
Health authorities tracking 41 individuals for hantavirus following fatal cruise outbreak
U.S. health officials reported on Thursday that there are currently no confirmed cases of the Andean hantavirus outbreak that recently led to three fatalities on a luxury cruise ship. However, 41 individuals are being monitored for potential infection, with 18 of them in quarantine in Nebraska and Atlanta. The CDC noted that these individuals include […]
Doctor explains why hantavirus is not expected to spread in the same way as coronavirus
Rising Hantavirus Cases Prompt Reflection on COVID-19 Americans are starting to think more critically about the coronavirus pandemic as hantavirus cases begin to increase. Experts suggest that, unlike COVID-19, which rapidly spread from an exotic species, hantaviruses likely won’t follow the same pattern. The Andean virus, linked to a recent outbreak on the MV Hondius […]
Hospital in the Netherlands isolates 12 employees after a reported violation of hantavirus procedures
Hospital Quarantines Staff Following Hantavirus Protocol Breach A hospital in the Netherlands has placed over a dozen employees in isolation after a violation of safety protocols related to hantavirus infections was reported. The incident was revealed on Monday by officials from Radboud University Medical Center located in Nijmegen. Last week, the hospital treated patients who […]
China Prevents Taiwan’s Participation in World Health Assembly Due to Hantavirus Worries
On Monday, China’s foreign affairs office expressed satisfaction over its success in blocking Taiwan from attending the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA). The WHA, which is the annual meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) member states, is set to begin on May 18 and will cover various global public health topics. These include funding […]
Potential hantavirus case not connected to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak reported in Illinois
A potential hantavirus case unrelated to the recent outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has been reported in Illinois, according to health officials in the state. The resident of Winnebago County had not traveled outside the country and might have contracted the virus while cleaning a property with rodent droppings. The Illinois Department of […]
Cruise ship traveler shares hantavirus quarantine experience on social media
Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship A passenger aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship shared a video showcasing an isolation room at the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska. This comes as health authorities monitor a hantavirus outbreak associated with the voyage. Jake Rosmarin, currently in quarantine, has been actively sharing his experiences on social […]
U.S. passengers affected by Hantavirus outbreak return for biocontainment observation
American Passengers from MV Hondius Repatriated After Hantavirus Outbreak Following an outbreak of the Andes virus strain, 18 American passengers aboard the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius were safely brought back to the United States on Monday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed that while most passengers did not show any symptoms, […]
Total Hantavirus Infections from Cruise Reach 11, W.H.O. Cautions Cases Will Increase but Outbreak is Managed
On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced two additional cases of hantavirus associated with the cruise ship MV. Hondius. This brings the total number of affected individuals to 11, including 9 confirmed cases and 2 suspected ones. The WHO indicates that while the outbreak seems to be under control and the threat to the […]
Spain confirms a new hantavirus case in a passenger airlifted from a cruise ship
Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Spain’s Ministry of Health revealed on Tuesday that a passenger evacuated from a cruise ship involved in a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) reports a total of nine confirmed cases, with three fatalities linked […]