WHO Sees Low Hantavirus Spread Risk
The director of the Pasteur Institute, Yasmine Belkaid, stated that the detected Hantavirus is similar to the Andes virus and has not mutated. Some experts, however, have different opinions. The institute confirmed the current strain remains unchanged. This finding is based on recent analyses of the virus. The institute is continuing to monitor its spread and characteristics. The risk of widespread Hantavirus cases is considered low. This finding comes amid concerns about potential changes in the virus. The WHO has previously assessed the risk of hantavirus spread as low. Further details on the potential mutation were not immediately available. The World Health Organization sees a low risk of widespread Hantavirus transmission. Health authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely.
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NBC News Radio
“Norton Health Care says, hunt of virus is very different from COVID.”
France Info
“Le virus Hanta n'a pas muté, selon l'Institut Pasteur.”
RTL2 France
“L'Institut Pasteur confirme que le Hanta n'a pas muté.”
BBC World Service
“Hantavirus virus has not mutated, Pasteur Institute says.”
BBC WS backup
“Hantavirus virus has not mutated, Pasteur Institute says.”
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