The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in May is over, putting an end to the three-month saga.
On Thursday, the WHO stated that the last identified contact of an exposed person has completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus.
“All identified contacts have completed the 42 day follow-up period by local health authorities in line with WHO guidance. The completion of the contact follow up without detection of additional secondary cases demonstrates effective interruption of transmission and confirms outbreak containment,” the WHO said.
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“This outbreak no longer poses a public health risk and no further related transmission is expected.”
Three people died and a total of 13 people were infected in the outbreak, the WHO says.
Health Canada confirmed to Global News on June 24 that the 34 Canadians who may have had exposure to Andes hantavirus related to the cruise ship have now completed their self-isolation and monitoring period.
Nine Canadians located in Ontario, Alberta and B.C. were deemed to have experienced “high risk exposure,” with one Canadian testing positive for the virus. As of June 9, that person has recovered, according to health officials.
I’ve got my mask on and my Elbows Up and I’m still fighting fascists and viruses with Mark Carney and the Liberal Party !!!
To all my fellow Liberals,if your arms get tired from holding your Elbows Up just slip them through the ear bands of your Covid mask.Its a little awkward and people might look at you strangely but just tell them you are a member of the Liberal Army
Oh goodie and yet in todays paper: “Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengers.”
Of course its over. No one fell for the fear mongering.