"Are at high risk"…ship passengers "Hanta" They are subject to strict procedures
Declare The European Center for Disease Control has classified all passengers on the Hondius cruise ship as high-risk contacts, after recording infections with the virus. "Hanta" On board, as the ship prepares to dock, today, Sunday, off the Spanish island of Tenerife.
The center explained that the decision comes as part of precautionary measures aimed at reducing any possibility of the spread of infection, noting that passengers who do not suffer from symptoms will be transported to their countries via special travel means designated for this purpose, away from the usual commercial flights, while requiring them to Self-quarantine upon arrival.
The World Health Organization confirmed 8 cases of the disease, of whom 3 people died, including a Dutch couple and a German citizen.
Necessary medical examinations
According to the organization, 6 cases of infection with the “Hantavirus” virus were confirmed, while two other cases are still under suspicion, while the European Center indicated that the classification of passengers as high-risk contacts is related to the stage of their presence on the ship, and may vary. Assessing the risk after their return to their countries.
The center also called for giving priority to passengers who show symptoms to undergo the necessary medical examinations upon their arrival, with the possibility of subjecting some cases to isolation within Tenerife or medically transporting them to their home countries according to the health evaluation of each case.
It is known as a virus "Hanta" It is usually associated with rodents, while the possibility of its transmission between humans remains limited and rare, according to health authorities, who confirmed at the same time that the risk of its widespread outbreak is still low.
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