WHO declares Hantavirus outbreak over, warns of escalating Ebola crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the recent Hantavirus outbreak over. The declaration was made after the final person exposed aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius completed quarantine, tested negative, and returned home. Speaking during an online briefing on Thursday, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said that no new infections have been recorded since May 25, marking the end of the international public health response to the outbreak. According to him, the outbreak resulted in 13 confirmed cases and 3 deaths. “Health authorities successfully identified and monitored more than 650 contacts across 33 countries and territories, helping to prevent further tr...