This Tuesday, the WHO announced that the vessel, where hantavirus has been detected, will head to the islands for necessary attention. The operation will be conducted in collaboration with Spanish authorities.
“"We are working with the Spanish authorities, who will host the ship, as they have communicated, they will carry out a thorough investigation, a complete epidemiological investigation, a total disinfection of the ship and, of course, they will assess the risk of the passengers on board."
The WHO's Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness, Maria Van Kerkhove, detailed the planned actions. These include a complete epidemiological investigation to determine the extent of the outbreak and a total disinfection of the cruise ship to eradicate the virus.
In addition to health measures, an individual risk assessment will be carried out for all passengers on board to ensure their safety and prevent further spread of the disease. Collaboration between the WHO and Spanish authorities is crucial for managing this public health situation.
