About this episode
Mary Kekatos discusses the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship and its implications for public health.
ABC News Health and Science Reporter Mary Kekatos talks about how global health authorities are working to contain an outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of this writing, the total number of confirmed cases associated with the outbreak is increasing, health officials said. To date, three people who were aboard the ship are known to have died of the virus. More than 100 passengers remain on the ship, and the World Health Organization is monitoring their health. Officials said that the "overall public health risk remains low" but that there may be some person-to-person spread.
People in this episode
Guest: Mary Kekatos
Topics covered
- hantavirus
- public health
- cruise ship outbreak
- global health
- COVID-19 comparison
Keywords
- hantavirus
- COVID-19
- public health risk
- MV Hondius
- World Health Organization
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: World Health Organization
Places: MV Hondius
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