KLM flight attendant hospitalized as suspected hantavirus case

KLM flight attendant hospitalized as suspected hantavirus case

May 7, 2026 · 5 min

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A KLM flight attendant has been hospitalized due to a suspected hantavirus infection after contact with a deceased patient in Johannesburg.

The Dutch Health Ministry says a KLM flight attendant has been hospitalized with a possible hantavirus infection. The flight attendant had been in contact with the Dutch woman who died of the virus in Johannesburg on April 26.

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Organizations: KLM, Dutch Health Ministry

Places: Johannesburg

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