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What We Know About the Suspected Plague Case in Russia

What We Know About the Suspected Plague Case in Russia

Fri 9 Oct 2026 06:54 CEST

A female lab technician has died in a hospital in Russia. Rumor has it that she had pneumonic plague

WHO Cannot Fully Assess Pneumonic Plague Risk in Russia as It Seeks More Information

WHO Cannot Fully Assess Pneumonic Plague Risk in Russia as It Seeks More Information

Wed 7 Oct 2026 00:39 CEST

The world is demanding transparency following reports of pneumonic plague in Russia. At present, it is not possible to make a full risk assessment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO: Everyone on virus-stricken ship Hondius considered high-risk contacts

WHO: Everyone on virus-stricken ship Hondius considered high-risk contacts

Sat 9 May 2026 00:34 CEST

Everyone on board the virus-stricken cruise ship Hondius is considered a "high-risk contact" and must be monitored, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The WHO chief is also trying to reassure residents of the Spanish island of Tenerife, where the Hondius is expected to arrive early Sunday morning

WHO: Five confirmed hantavirus cases, but no epidemic

WHO: Five confirmed hantavirus cases, but no epidemic

Thu 7 May 2026 16:11 CEST

Five of eight suspected cases of hantavirus have now been confirmed following the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, the WHO says. The WHO stresses that the outbreak should not be seen as the start of a new epidemic

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius now heading to Tenerife

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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius now heading to Tenerife

Wed 6 May 2026 09:03 CEST

The virus-stricken ship MV Hondius will be allowed to dock in Granadilla in southern Tenerife. From there, those on board, except those who are seriously ill, will be flown home, the Spanish government announced