'Nothing like COVID': Expert urges calm over hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

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'Nothing like COVID': Expert urges calm over hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship Europe

Issued on: 10/05/2026 - 15:00Modified: 10/05/2026 - 17:19

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Medical experts say the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship remains contained and should not trigger fears of another Covid-style crisis. Speaking to FRANCE 24, former Institut Pasteur chief Christian Bréchot said human-to-human transmission of the virus is rare, but warned the incident highlights the need for faster testing and stronger outbreak response systems worldwide.

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