WHO raises to 11 the number of positive hantavirus cases and now acknowledges that the outbreak situation ‘could change’ The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed eleven positive cases of hantavirus, with the latest detected in Madrid, Spain. While the WHO director notes there are no immediate signs of a large-scale outbreak, he acknowledges the situation could change due to the virus’s long incubation period. The WHO recommends a 42-day quarantine for individuals exposed to the virus, though it respects national health protocols.

• There are eleven confirmed positive cases of hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
• Spain has reported its first case in Madrid, where a patient is stable with respiratory symptoms and fever.
• The WHO director stated there are no indications of a larger outbreak but the situation could evolve.
• A 42-day quarantine period following the last exposure is recommended by the WHO for evacuees.
• The WHO respects the sovereignty of countries in adopting health protocols.
• The risk to the population of Tenerife and globally is considered low. https://www.elcolombiano.com/internacional/oms-eleva-casos-positivos-hantavirus-brote-GD36423647