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Hantavirus outbreak ended officialy
On July 2, the World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared that the hantavirus outbreak, which originated from the 'Hondius', had ended; after the last person who had contact with a confirmed case completed quarantine and tested negative. The outbreak was linked to 13 cases, including three deaths, and over 650 contacts were monitored in 33 countries. The WHO would continue to work with governments to better understand hantavirus and will coordinate an international study to develop diagnostics and treatments. The 'Hondius' had departed Ushuaia on April 1 and was placed under quarantine after the virus was detected, with over 120 passengers evacuated on May 10. While the link between deaths and hantavirus has not been confirmed, the origins of the outbreak remained unclear.
Public Health Agency of Canada declared self isolation period over
The Public Health Agency of Canada stated on June 25, that the self-isolation period was over for the people who were exposed to a hantavirus outbreak on the 'Hondius'. The federal agency also said that a Canadian who tested positive for the rare rodent-borne virus has recovered. The Yukon resident in his 70s was discharged from hospital earlier in June. B.C. officials previously said the individual was isolating on Vancouver Island. Meanwhile, eight other travellers were isolating and being monitored by public health officials in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. As of last week, the isolation period was over for everyone.
Last Americans left quarantine
The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialised hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on the 'Hondius' have left the Nebraska facility. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials on June 22 confirmed the end of the quarantine: “Through close collaboration among federal, state, and local partners, HHS helped protect the American people, contain potential risks, and bring this response effort to a successful conclusion.” On June 24, the CDC officially concluded its hantavirus public health response, confirming that all 18 U.S. citizens who were potentially exposed to Andes virus during the 'Hondius' cruise have returned home.
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