Number of hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rises to 13, WHO says

The number of hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship at the center of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization(WHO) said on Wednesday.
“Spain reported a new case among the passengers who are in quarantine, which brings the total number of cases to 13,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X.
There are no new deaths reported since May 2,the total number of deaths remains three out of 13 reported cases so far, Tedros said.
“The situation remains stable. Passengers who got sick are receiving needed care, while others remain in quarantine,” Tedros said, noting that WHO is in close contact with all the relevant governments.