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US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives in the Netherlands

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives in the Netherlands

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has begun entering the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in the Netherlands

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in the Netherlands

A cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak is set to arrive in the Dutch port of Rotterdam on Monday
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Canadian Health Officials Confirm Hantavirus Case Linked to Cruise Ship Outbreak

Canadian Health Officials Confirm Hantavirus Case Linked to Cruise Ship Outbreak

Canadian health authorities have confirmed a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been at the center of an international outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada verified that one of the four Canadians who returned from the cruise tested positive for hantavirus. This confirmation follows a previous description of the case as a 'presumptive positive' by British Columbia's top public health officer. The outbreak, which has resulted in three deaths, has been closely monitored by global health officials. As of May 13, the World Health Organization reported 11 cases associated with the cruise, including eight confirmed cases. The outbreak began after the Dutch cruise ship departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage. Despite the outbreak, no confirmed U.S. cases tied to the cruise have been reported, although one U.S.-repatriated passenger had inconclusive test results.
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Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

By Erikas Mwisi BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19 (Reuters) - Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's
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Global Efforts Intensify to Contain Ebola Outbreak as U.S. Plans Citizen Relocation

Global Efforts Intensify to Contain Ebola Outbreak as U.S. Plans Citizen Relocation

An international effort is underway to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The outbreak, involving the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, has resulted in at least 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation a public health emergency of international concern. The U.S. is preparing to relocate a small number of its citizens affected by the outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is supporting efforts to manage the situation, including surveillance and contact tracing.
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Cruise Ship MV Hondius Arrives in Netherlands for Disinfection After Hantavirus Outbreak

Cruise Ship MV Hondius Arrives in Netherlands for Disinfection After Hantavirus Outbreak

The cruise ship MV Hondius has docked at the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands following a hantavirus outbreak that resulted in three passenger deaths. The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel when it arrived. The outbreak, which originated during a visit to South America, has affected at least 11 individuals, with nine confirmed cases. The ship had previously disembarked passengers in the Canary Islands, who were then escorted to quarantine in over 20 countries. The Dutch port authorities, in collaboration with the Erasmus Medical Center, are set to disinfect the ship. Crew members unable to return home will be quarantined in the Netherlands. The World Health Organization has emphasized that this outbreak is not akin to COVID-19 and is considered very rare.
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Hantavirus-Infected Cruise Ship Arrives in Rotterdam for Disinfection

Hantavirus-Infected Cruise Ship Arrives in Rotterdam for Disinfection

The MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, has arrived in Rotterdam for disinfection. The outbreak involved the Andes virus, known to circulate in South America. Dutch authorities have prepared quarantine arrangements for the crew and medical staff on board. The World Health Organization has reported several cases and deaths linked to the outbreak, but stresses that it is not comparable to a pandemic like COVID-19. The ship had been stranded off Cape Verde before being allowed to dock in Rotterdam.
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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Infects American Doctor, WHO Declares Global Emergency

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Infects American Doctor, WHO Declares Global Emergency

A rare strain of the Ebola virus has infected an American doctor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as the outbreak continues to spread across the country and into neighboring Uganda. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Over 300 suspected cases and 118 deaths have been reported in the Ituri and North Kivu provinces, with additional fatalities in Uganda. The virus spread undetected for weeks due to initial testing errors. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the infection and is working to evacuate other potentially exposed individuals for monitoring.
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination

By Charlotte Van Campenhout ROTTERDAM, May 18 (Reuters) - The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew members and two medical staff remaining on board.
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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a 'public health emergency of international concern.' The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported in the DRC's Ituri province. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring the situation and working with the DRC's Ministry of Health. The CDC considers the risk to the American public low but emphasizes the importance of international collaboration in managing the outbreak.