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Hantavirus: Quarantined Spanish National Tests Positive; Cases Rise To 13

Spain’s Health Ministry has confirmed a <span>hantavirus</span> case in a person evacuated from the <span>MV Hondius</span> cruise ship and currently under medical quarantine in <span>Madrid</span>, taking the total number of cases to 13.

According to the ministry, this is the second hantavirus case among Spaniards who remain in quarantine at the Gómez Ulla Central Defence Hospital in Madrid. Around 12 people continue to remain under medical quarantine.

<h2>Hantavirus Detected During Routine PCR Testing</h2>

The new positive case involves one of the individuals identified as a close contact of the initial outbreak, who was already in isolation and under medical supervision in accordance with protocols established by the Early Warning and Rapid Response System. Health authorities said the case was detected during routine PCR testing and does not pose an increased risk to the general population, Euronews reported.

The remaining 12 Spaniards continue to stay in quarantine and under medical observation, while authorities maintain isolation measures until the 42 days outlined in international protocols have elapsed.

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 <h2>Hantavirus Outbreak Remains Stable: WHO</h2>

The new case comes after <span>Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus</span>, Director-General of the <span>World Health Organization</span>, stated during the 159th session of the Executive Board that no new deaths and infections linked to the rat-borne virus have been reported.

“The hantavirus outbreak is now stable, with one new case in the past two weeks, and no new deaths since May 2,” he said.

According to the WHO, the outbreak has resulted in 12 total cases, including 10 confirmed and two probable infections, along with three deaths.

“All passengers and crew remain in quarantine and under close monitoring to ensure they receive care if needed,” <span>Tedros</span> added.

<h2>Passengers And Crew Still Under Monitoring</h2>

All passengers have now been repatriated and will remain under monitoring until the quarantine period ends on June 21. Crew members will remain in quarantine until June 29.

A Dutch couple is believed to have first been exposed to the virus while visiting a birdwatching site in Argentina.

“There is no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak. But of course, that could change, and we urge all affected countries to continue monitoring the passengers and crew carefully. I thank the many countries involved in the response,” Tedros said.

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As per the WHO, hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and are occasionally transmitted to humans.

Globally, an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 hantavirus infections occur each year. The majority of these cases are in Asia, particularly China. Most are sporadic or occur in small clusters, linked to contact with infected rodents.

Infection in people can result in severe illness and often death, although the diseases vary by type of virus and geographical location.

The WHO has confirmed that the <span>Andes</span> strain of hantavirus — the only strain known to spread from person to person — is responsible for the outbreak. There is currently no vaccine available for the strain.

Notably, the WHO has not specified the type of hantavirus or syndrome in the cruise incident, but did mention respiratory risks.

The hantavirus is primarily spread by rodents through

<ul><li>exposure to their urine,</li><li>droppings,</li><li>saliva,</li><li>less commonly through a scratch or bite.</li></ul>

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Spain’s Health Ministry has confirmed a hantavirus case in a person evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship and currently under medical quarantine in Madrid, taking the total number of cases to 13.According to the ministry, this is the second hantavirus case among Spaniards who remain in quarantine at the Gómez Ulla Central Defence Hospital in Madrid. Around 12 people continue to remain under medical quarantine.Hantavirus Detected During Routine PCR TestingThe new positive case involves one of the individuals identified as a close contact of the initial outbreak, who was already in isolation and under medical supervision in accordance with protocols established by the Early Warning and Rapid Response System. Health authorities said the case was detected during routine PCR testing and does not pose an increased risk to the general population, Euronews reported.The remaining 12 Spaniards continue to stay in quarantine and under medical observation, while authorities maintain isolation measures until the 42 days outlined in international protocols have elapsed.Also read: WHO Chief Warns Ebola Epidemic ‘Outpacing Us’; India Intensifies Screening At Airports Hantavirus Outbreak Remains Stable: WHOThe new case comes after Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, stated during the 159th session of the Executive Board that no new deaths and infections linked to the rat-borne virus have been reported.“The hantavirus outbreak is now stable, with one new case in the past two weeks, and no new deaths since May 2,” he said.According to the WHO, the outbreak has resulted in 12 total cases, including 10 confirmed and two probable infections, along with three deaths.“All passengers and crew remain in quarantine and under close monitoring to ensure they receive care if needed,” Tedros added.Passengers And Crew Still Under MonitoringAll passengers have now been repatriated and will remain under monitoring until the quarantine period ends on June 21. Crew members will remain in quarantine until June 29.A Dutch couple is believed to have first been exposed to the virus while visiting a birdwatching site in Argentina.“There is no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak. But of course, that could change, and we urge all affected countries to continue monitoring the passengers and crew carefully. I thank the many countries involved in the response,” Tedros said.What Is Hantavirus?      As per the WHO, hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and are occasionally transmitted to humans.Globally, an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 hantavirus infections occur each year. The majority of these cases are in Asia, particularly China. Most are sporadic or occur in small clusters, linked to contact with infected rodents.Infection in people can result in severe illness and often death, although the diseases vary by type of virus and geographical location.The WHO has confirmed that the Andes strain of hantavirus — the only strain known to spread from person to person — is responsible for the outbreak. There is currently no vaccine available for the strain.Notably, the WHO has not specified the type of hantavirus or syndrome in the cruise incident, but did mention respiratory risks.The hantavirus is primarily spread by rodents throughexposure to their urine,droppings,saliva,less commonly through a scratch or bite.

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