The hantavirus outbreak highlights rising zoonotic threats driven by climate change and human intrusion into wildlife habitats, raising urgent questions about global preparedness for future outbreaks
A French woman evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive for the Andes hantavirus after returning to France. Authorities isolated close contacts and placed passengers under medical supervision as officials monitored the situation and strengthened preventive health measures
A Hyderabad-based pulmonologist has urged the Centre to take proactive measures following the Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius, warning that long Covid patients may face a higher risk of severe illness and calling for traveller monitoring, rodent control and public awareness
