French passenger shows hantavirus symptoms on repatriation flight
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Updated · CBS New York · May 10
French passenger shows hantavirus symptoms on repatriation flight
14 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 10
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the passenger was among five evacuees from Tenerife, all immediately isolated and due to be tested after leaving the MV Hondius.
The ship outbreak is linked to nine confirmed or suspected cases and three deaths, while Spain, France, Britain and the US are repatriating passengers under strict quarantine arrangements.
WHO says the public risk remains low despite the rare person-to-person Andes strain, as investigators trace the source and the ship prepares to sail to Rotterdam for disinfection.
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