Hantavirus thread incoming ⚠️
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Here's what Illinois residents should know. 🧵
Update on #hantavirus:
As of 12 May, 12h00 CEST, a total of 11 cases, including 3 deaths, have been reported. Nine of the 11 cases are confirmed, and the other 2 are probable. All are among passengers or crew on the ship.
We expect more cases given the dynamics of spread on a ship and the virus’ incubation period.
At the moment, there is no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak.
Passengers and crew are being followed up in their countries, where WHO recommends a 42-day quarantine at home or in a facility starting from day of departure from the ship.
WHO Technical Note for the disembarkation & onward management of MV Hondius passengers & crew https://t.co/wl8ZnCYARZ
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