The World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Thursday that while additional cases of hantavirus are possible, the outbreak on a ship in the Atlantic Ocean is expected to remain limited due to public health measures. The virus has killed three passengers aboard the vessel.
According to the WHO, the outbreak is confined to the ship, and the risk of wider transmission is low. The organization emphasized that the situation is under control and that preventive measures are in place to contain the spread.
Hantavirus is a rare but serious disease transmitted through contact with rodents or their droppings. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, respiratory failure. The WHO continues to monitor the situation closely.
