No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
A potential hantavirus outbreak is being monitored after several individuals evacuated from a ship showed symptoms or tested positive. As of Monday evening, 27 people, including crew and medical staff from various countries, remained on board the vessel.

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AI-generatedA potential hantavirus outbreak is being monitored after several individuals evacuated from a ship showed symptoms or tested positive. As of Monday evening, 27 people, including crew and medical staff from various countries, remained on board the vessel. While some passengers have arrived in the Netherlands and Spain, one Spaniard and one French woman are reportedly unwell, with the latter's condition deteriorating. The US health department confirmed two American nationals exhibited mild symptoms after returning in biocontainment units. Two British nationals with confirmed cases are receiving treatment. The UN health agency has stated there is no sign of a larger outbreak, despite these isolated incidents.
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5 extractedTwo British nationals with confirmed cases are being treated in the Netherlands and South Africa.
A second American national on Sunday's repatriation flight showed mild symptoms.
A woman in Paris is isolating and her health is deteriorating, with 22 contacts being traced.
One Spaniard who was evacuated from the vessel provisionally tested positive for hantavirus.
27 people remained on board the ship, including 25 crew members and two medical staff.