DOH awaits WHO guidance on hantavirus-stricken ship

Guidance Awaits DOH Eyes WHO Insights on Hantavirus-Stricken Ship

As the Department of Health (DOH) awaits guidance from the World Health Org
Organization (WHO), the clock ticks down on determining the next steps to a
address the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The situation has garnere
garnered global attention, with at least three fatalities reported and eigh
eight confirmed cases.

Albert Domingo, DOH representative, expressed the agency's readiness to act
act once more information becomes available, stating that they will act ac
accordingly in line with established quarantine protocols. Currently, none
none of the 38 Filipino crew members on board have shown signs of the virus
virus.

Meanwhile, WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the distinct nat
nature of this outbreak, assuring that it is not related to COVID-19. The h
hantavirus detected on the ship is the Andes virus, which has limited human
human-to-human transmission and typically spreads through exposure to infec
infected rodents or their environment.

The situation on the MV Hondius serves as a reminder of the importance of p
preparedness in public health emergencies. WHO expert Maria Van Kerkhove no
noted that actions taken thus far are precautionary measures aimed at preve
preventing further spread, citing an outbreak in Argentina in 2018 where pu
public health measures successfully contained the virus.

In the coming days, the DOH and WHO will continue to monitor the situation 
closely, seeking guidance on the best course of action. With involvement fr
from multiple countries and international organizations, the response will 
be a collaborative effort aimed at minimizing the risk and preventing furth
further transmission.

Keywords Hantavirus, World Health Organization (WHO), Department of He
Health (DOH), public health emergency, quarantine protocols, Andes virus, C
COVID-19

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