The French Minister of Health confirmed that the condition of one woman, who was returned to Paris and placed in isolation, worsened during the night and that her test was positive. In France, 22 people who were in contact with the infected have been identified, reports HINA.
The crisis on the ship has caused concern and reminded many of the beginning of the covid pandemic, although the World Health Organization says that so far six cases have been confirmed among the eight suspected, including three deaths.
The evacuation of passengers has been temporarily suspended due to refueling, but will continue during the day. The ship, which sails under the Dutch flag, should continue its journey to the Netherlands this evening.
On Sunday, 94 passengers and crew members from 19 countries were evacuated. The Spanish passengers were the first to leave the ship under strict security measures, followed by the French and nationals of other countries.
In total, more than 100 people from 23 countries are to be evacuated in an operation that Spanish authorities have described as highly complex and unprecedented. All travelers are considered high-risk contacts, so the WHO recommends quarantine and health surveillance for 42 days.
Hantavirus Andes is a rare strain of the virus that can be transmitted between humans, and the incubation period can last up to six weeks. The virus is most often transmitted through infected rodents, i.e. their urine, feces and saliva.
The regional authorities of the Canary Islands initially opposed the docking of the ship for fear of the spread of the infection, but the WHO emphasizes that the current situation cannot be compared to the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.
(Vijesti.ba)
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