WHO: hantavirus outbreak 'not the next COVID', but infections may rise
Published May 7, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC ·
Source: Euronews
WHO leadership emphasized that the multi-country hantavirus cluster does not mark the start of a pandemic, while cautioning that the long incubation period (up to 6 weeks) means new cases linked to MV Hondius passengers may surface in coming weeks.
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