What we know about the hantavirus outbreak
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Catalonia, SpainConfidence 85%4 weeks ago
An article discussing an ongoing hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with the WHO stating low risk in Europe, and mentioning a past recovered case in Catalonia, Spain.
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- field mice
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- PrimaryWhat we know about the hantavirus outbreak
english.elpais.com · 2026-05-05
The hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has caused panic, but the WHO Regional Director for Europe stated the risk is low and no travel restrictions are needed. In Europe, hantavirus species in field mice have low pathogenicity. Spain recorded an autochthonous case in Catalonia in 2024, which recovered.
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