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WHO Reports Precautionary Quarantines For Virus

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The World Health Organization reported that individuals may be quarantined for up to two months if they show symptoms of the Hanta virus upon disembarking a cruise ship. An outbreak of the Andy's strain of Hanta virus has killed three people off the coast of Spain. While the virus can be transmitted person to person in rare cases, the most common transmission method is through rodent droppings. Lisa Barrett, an infectious disease expert in Halifax, advised that individuals should not immediately sweep up mouse droppings to prevent infection and should use masks. New case counts include 128 cases and 75 cases in East Sabah, following 39 previous cases. The Ministry of Labor announced that the risk of human-to-human transmission is low if passengers from the cruise ship suspected of a Hanta virus outbreak enter Japan.

The World Health Organization reported that individuals may be quarantined for up to two months if they show symptoms of the Hanta virus upon disembarking a cruise ship. An outbreak of the Andy's strain of Hanta virus has killed three people off the coast of Spain. While the virus can be transmitted person to person in rare cases, the most common transmission method is through rodent droppings. Lisa Barrett, an infectious disease expert in Halifax, advised that individuals should not immediately sweep up mouse droppings to prevent infection and should use masks. New case counts include 128 cases and 75 cases in East Sabah, following 39 previous cases. The Ministry of Labor announced that the risk of human-to-human transmission is low if passengers from the cruise ship suspected of a Hanta virus outbreak enter Japan. Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia stated that repatriated citizens under the civil protection scheme will return to their home countries provided no medical reasons prevent it. Garcia noted that individual countries will decide on specific actions following relevant protocols and guidelines. The patients are currently on a flight from Doha to Melbourne and are believed to be asymptomatic. Samples linked to the cases were collected from Cape Verde, South Africa, and Switzerland. Authorities in Spain have activated protocols before the involved ship docks in Tenerife on Saturday. Affected individuals are expected to undergo a mandatory quarantine period.

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WBBM Newsradio 780

“We're told by the WHO that because of the long incubation period of the Hanta virus for people to actually show symptoms, that if people are unwell when they get off the boat, they will be quarantined for up to two months.”

WWJ Detroit

“Three patients suspected of having the Hanta virus have been evacuated from a cruise ship, as Spain says it will dock in the Canary Islands, despite local opposition.”

NPO Radio 1

“De drie waren eerder van het cruise-schip gehaald vanwege het Hanta-virus. Twee van hen zijn bemanningsleden die ziek waren geworden.”

VRT Radio 1

“Het Nederlandse cruiseschip waarop het Hanta-virus is aangetroffen is vertrokken naar de Canarische eilanden. Het schip lag lange tijd vooranker voor de kust van Kaap Verdie”

CBC Radio One

“Spain's Canary Islands. The World Health Organization says there are eight cases.”

CBC Radio One

“The World Health Organization says there are eight cases.”

Times Radio UK

“Three people have died and there are eight suspected cases of the virus. Three patients have been evacuated from...”

Baywave FM Japan

“WHO confirms eight Hanta virus cases in Canary Islands”

Times Radio UK

“eight suspected cases of the virus. Three patients have been evacuated from...”

Baywave FM Japan

“The World Health Organization has confirmed eight cases of Hanta virus in the Canary Islands.”

Baywave FM Japan

“WHO Reports Eight Hanta Virus Cases In Canary Islands”

Deutschlandfunk

“Spanien erteilte dem Schiff mit knapp 150 Menschen an Bord inzwischen die Erlaubnis, einen Hafen auf den Kanarischen Inseln anzulaufen.”

Onda Cero Spain

“Canarias no va a suponer ningún riesgo para la población canaria ni tampoco para su actividad económica. España tiene todas las capacidades para atender a todas las personas y tenemos toda la capacidad para mantener la protección de la salud pública como nos merecemos.”

Cadena SER

“en Canarias esperando que llegue otro avión para poder llevar a estos pacientes hasta Países Bajos. Además de esos pacientes, hay un enfermo crítico que se había bajado antes del barco y que estaba ingresado en Sudáfrica.”

CNR Voice of China

“Spanish ministers address Canary Islands health risk.”

CNR Economic Voice

“Spanish Ministers Address Canary Islands Health Risk”

Tokyo FM

“Spanish Ministers Address Canary Islands Health Risk”

Cadena SER

“no solamente del menor riesgo para los pasajeros y tripulantes, sino también que tenemos las condiciones necesarias para proteger la salud pública frente a esta infección.”

Baywave FM

“Spanish Ministers Address Canary Islands Health Risk”

CRI News Radio

“西班牙卫生部5号表示,西班牙将基于国际法和人道主义精神,在该国位于大西洋的加那利群岛接收设汉坦病毒疫情的红十字号轮船。但根据多家媒体的报道,加那利群岛地方政府6号表示,反对红十字号轮船在当地停靠。”

VOV1 Vietnam

“Spain To Receive Ebola Ship In Canary Islands”

BCC News Taiwan

“西班牙要接收载有埃博拉的船只到加那利群岛”

CBC Radio One

“An outbreak of the Andy's strain of Hanta virus has killed three people off the coast of Spain. At this stage, the World Health Organization says the overall risk to the public remains low.”

RTM Nasional FM

“39个病例跟随东萨瓦克,128个病例,东萨巴赫75个病例。”

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