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WHO Director Expects Additional Hantavirus Cases From Cruise Ship
The head of the World Health Organization said more hantavirus cases are likely to be identified from an outbreak linked to a cruise ship. The expectation stems from a gap between the first detected case and the virus's identification, during which passengers interacted. Officials are monitoring the situation as further announcements are anticipated.
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The expectation arises from the time lag between identification of the first case and confirmation of the virus. During that period, passengers had been interacting with one another aboard the vessel, increasing the potential for further transmission.
Health authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. The director-general noted that the gap in detection created conditions in which more infections may have occurred without immediate recognition.
Officials have not released details on the total number of confirmed cases or the ship's current location.
“expects more cases" of Hantavirus to be announced, due to the gap between the first case and when the virus was identified, as the passengers were interacting on the ship during this time.”
Further announcements are anticipated in the coming days as laboratory results are processed and additional passengers are screened.
