WASHINGTON: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) downplayed on Wednesday any threat to Americans from the hantavirus, as Americans aboard a ship with confirmed cases look to come home.
“At this time, the risk to the American public is extremely low,” the United States’ top public health institution said. “We urge all Americans aboard the ship to follow the guidance of health officials as we work to bring you home safely.”
Three aboard the MV Hondius died from the rare but deadly virus, and evacuation of the remaining passengers is expected to begin May 11, via Spain’s Tenerife island.