90-Second Read: Spain reports new Hantavirus case linked to Madrid hospital

RECOMMENDED STORIES Why does Spain want EU states to keep control over blocking foreign telecom providers? On May 11, Spain's health minister announced that one Spanish passenger aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship had tested positive for Hantavirus shortly after authorities completed the vessel's evacuation operation. Hantavirus is a rare disease usually transmitted through infected rodents or their droppings.

This is the second positive case among 14 Spanish nationals evacuated to Tenerife from the luxury liner MV Hondius. The ship was carrying approximately 150 passengers and crew from 23 countries. The patient will remain admitted under specialized medical supervision and with the biosafety measures provided for this type of case.

Health authorities stressed that the detection was made within an already activated control system. However, the strain responsible for this outbreak, the Andes virus, can also spread between humans through prolonged close contact, often in enclosed settings. News.Az is an Azerbaijani informational-analytical news portal that publishes a wide range of content, including analytical materials, in-depth articles, insightful commentaries, and the latest news.