The World Health Organization announced that the hantavirus outbreak detected in mid-May among several passengers on the cruise ship Hondius is coming to an end. The cases were linked to a voyage near Argentina and to the company Oceanwide Expeditions, with the organization stating that the virus did not spread further. Tagesschau ↗
The illnesses among passengers drew international attention amid concerns about the spread of a dangerous virus. However, according to the WHO's current assessment, the situation shows no continued transmission. The organization therefore issued a reassuring statement after reports emerged in May of several infected individuals on board the ship. ta3.com ↗
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also warned on Sunday about the health risks of extreme heat in Europe. According to him, extreme heat can cause hundreds of deaths across the continent. According to the WHO, Europe is warming the fastest on Earth, with its warming pace double the global average. hnonline.sk ↗
According to available data, the heatwave in Europe contributed to excess mortality of more than 1,300 people. In Slovakia, extreme heat continued on Monday, June 29, and the warnings also concerned possible power outages or problems with drinking water supply. The WHO therefore emphasizes the need to address the health consequences of warming and the preparedness of systems for further episodes of extreme weather. hnonline.sk ↗
WHO reports hantavirus in retreat and warns of heatwaves
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WHO: Hantavirus-Ausbruch neigt sich Ende zu
Tagesschau
| 07:16 29.06.
WHO gibt Entwarnung: Hantavirus-Ausbruch neigt sich dem Ende zu
Tagesspiegel
| 06:25 29.06.
Ausbruch des Hantavirus geht laut WHO zu Ende
Der Standard
| 06:20 29.06.
Vlna horúčav v Európe prispela k nadúmrtnosti vyše 1300 osôb
hnonline.sk
| 07:44 29.06.
Najhoršie ešte len príde. Slovensko preverí horúčava, môže vypadnúť prúd a prestať tiecť pitná voda
ta3.com
| 07:07 29.06.
Európa sa otepľuje najrýchlejšie na Zemi, treba riešiť dopady na zdravie, povedal šéf WHO
hnonline.sk
| 21:18 28.06.
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