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Hantavirus Scare: Close Contacts Test Negative in France
14 May
Summary
- 26 individuals in France tested negative for hantavirus.
- These individuals were close contacts of ship-related cases.
- Dutch authorities managed evacuation flights from the region.
In France, 26 individuals identified as close contacts of hantavirus cases associated with the MV Hondius cruise ship have tested negative for the illness, as reported on May 14, 2026.
This development occurred while Dutch authorities were managing evacuation flights. The negative test results offer reassurance regarding the potential spread of hantavirus from the ship's cluster.
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