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What is hantavirus? How to protect yourself from this virus?

Health authorities are monitoring an outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus linked to the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean.

15 May 2026-10:30
Tests in Italy and Spain come back negative in global hunt for hantavirus

Health authorities in Italy and Spain have reported that all recent tests conducted on individuals suspected of hantavirus infection have returned negative results, as international monitoring continues following an outbreak linked to a cruise ship expedition.

13 May 2026-17:50
Public risk remains low amid hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship near Tenerife

The World Health Organisation has said the public health risk linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius remains low as the vessel heads toward Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands.

10 May 2026-14:00
Pandemic treaty is stuck. Why the world is not ready for the next outbreak

Editor’s note: Leyla Shirinova is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in broadcast journalism and political communication. The views expressed in this article are her own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

08 May 2026-09:18
COVID era saw executions jump in North Korea

Executions in North Korea surged dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Apr 2026-09:27
Akwa Ibom activates heightened COVID-19 surveillance following nearby outbreak

The Akwa Ibom government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state.

27 Apr 2026-15:07
Sitharaman signals covid-style relief to counter West Asia crisis

Sitharaman signals covid-style relief to counter West Asia crisis
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that the government is considering policy support similar to the pandemic-era emergency credit schemes to help businesses struggling with supply disruptions and rising costs fueled by the West Asia conflict.

26 Apr 2026-15:14
Lufthansa loses EU court battle over Covid bailout

23 Apr 2026-14:06
EU approves Moderna's dual flu-COVID shot for seniors

21 Apr 2026-18:17
Covid vaccine 'an extraordinary feat' but trust must be rebuilt, inquiry finds

The development and rollout of the Covid vaccine was an extraordinary feat that saved an estimated 450,000 lives in England alone, but significant work remains to rebuild public trust.

16 Apr 2026-17:17

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