Health officials confirm the Andes hantavirus found on the MV Hondius cruise ship matches known South American strains, with no signs of increased danger. Cases have been reported in France, Canada, and under investigation in the U.S., but the overall public risk remains low.
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Seventeen Americans evacuated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship have arrived in Nebraska for monitoring, with two passengers showing signs of infection. The rare Andes strain involved is transmissible between humans, but officials stress the public risk remains low.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will personally oversee the evacuation of passengers from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship arriving in Tenerife. Despite three deaths and eight cases, officials say the public health risk remains low.
A scorching heatwave dubbed "Cerberus" is sweeping across Southern Europe, with temperatures expected to reach record highs next week. Italy and Spain have already issued high heat alerts, and Greece is expecting temperatures to reach 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The public is advised to take extra precautions to stay safe and comfortable, such as staying in the shade and drinking plenty of fluids.