WHO Reports 3 More Hantavirus Deaths, 12 New Cases

The World Health Organization said 3 new deaths and 12 new Hanta virus infections have been recorded, highlighting ongoing public health concerns linked to the outbreak. A new Hanta case was also detected after crew members serving on an infected ship were transferred to the Netherlands. The organization called on countries affected by the virus to monitor all passengers throughout the quarantine period. The appeal underscores the need for sustained tracing and follow-up measures as the outbreak continues to spread. Separately, the WHO raised the risk level of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from "high" to "very high." The change signals a more serious assessment of the situation as health authorities continue to respond.