The total number of hantavirus cases linked to the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius has climbed to 13 following a new case in Spain, the World Health Organization has said.
"Spain reported a new case among the passengers who are in ‌quarantine, which brings ⁠the total number of cases to 13," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom ⁠Ghebreyesus said Wednesday in a post on X.
He added, "There are no new deaths reported since May 2. The total number of deaths remains three out of 13 reported cases so far. The situation remains stable. Passengers who got sick are receiving needed care, while others remain in quarantine."