Calls for increased monitoring of the Hanta virus.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just announced that the evacuation of passengers and crew from the MV Hondius cruise ship has been largely completed and the risk of the disease spreading and affecting global health is low, although there is still a possibility of Hanta virus cases appearing in the coming days.

Planes evacuating passengers from the MV Hondius have landed in the Netherlands.

The WHO is urging countries to strengthen monitoring and adherence to health recommendations.

Speaking on May 12, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that there are currently no signs of a widespread outbreak, but the situation could change, with the risk of more new cases appearing in the coming weeks, due to the relatively long incubation period of the Hanta virus, ranging from 1 to 8 weeks after exposure.

On the same day, WHO Regional Representative for Africa Marie-Roseline Belizaire also emphasized the need for heightened vigilance against a potential Hanta virus outbreak, stating that preparing for a potential epidemic does not mean panicking, but rather ensuring that surveillance systems, technical teams, and response mechanisms are always ready.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/keu-goi-tang-cuong-giam-sat-virus-hanta-post961970.html