A female lab technician has died in a hospital in Russia. Rumor has it that she had pneumonic plague. Russian authorities have since clamped down on information. Here’s what we know - and don’t know - about the suspected plague case.
WorldThe 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).
WorldEveryone 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.
WorldFive 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.
WorldThe 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. Three people have died in a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius. On Wednesday it emerged that a former passenger has also fallen ill in Switzerland.
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