Hantavirus Cluster Situation Report #7

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Global Highlights:  

·       The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on May 28^th 13 cases, the breakdown is:

o   Confirmed Cases: 9 Cases and 2 Deaths.

o   Probable Cases: 1 Case and 1 Death.

·       As May 22nd, more than 600 contacts (53% high-risk and 47% low-risk contacts), have been identified across 32 countries, territories and areas, and are either under close monitoring or self-monitoring.

·       WHO continues to assess the risk for passengers and crew who were onboard the cruise ship as moderate. The risk at the global level is assessed as low.

Sources:

·       WHO Alert and Response Website

·       Disease Outbreak News: Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations, May 28

Resources

CDC Health Advisory: 2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship

https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han00528.html?ACSTrackingID=DM155093&ACSTrackingLabel=HAN%20528%20-%20Health%20Advisory%20(General%20Public)&deliveryName=DM155093