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WHO Links Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak to Pre-Boarding Infection
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that a hantavirus outbreak reported on a cruise ship near Cabo Verde most likely began with infection occurring before boarding, and that the overall risk to the public remains low, according to reports.
As stated by reports, Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO director for epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, told journalists in Geneva that the first confirmed patient and his wife were likely infected outside the vessel, based on the virus’s incubation period.
“Our assumption is that they were infected off the ship,” she said, noting the timing of symptom development.
She also said that possible limited human-to-human transmission among close contacts is being examined, which may occur over a period ranging from one to six weeks.
According to reports, seven of the 147 passengers and crew have fallen ill, including two confirmed and five suspected cases. It was also confirmed that three individuals have died.
One patient is currently receiving intensive care in South Africa and is reportedly improving, while two others remain on the ship and are being prepared for medical evacuation to the Netherlands.
As stated by reports, Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO director for epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, told journalists in Geneva that the first confirmed patient and his wife were likely infected outside the vessel, based on the virus’s incubation period.
“Our assumption is that they were infected off the ship,” she said, noting the timing of symptom development.
She also said that possible limited human-to-human transmission among close contacts is being examined, which may occur over a period ranging from one to six weeks.
According to reports, seven of the 147 passengers and crew have fallen ill, including two confirmed and five suspected cases. It was also confirmed that three individuals have died.
One patient is currently receiving intensive care in South Africa and is reportedly improving, while two others remain on the ship and are being prepared for medical evacuation to the Netherlands.
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