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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak

11 Sept 08:19 Key points summarised by AI

The WHO warns of potential additional hantavirus cases following an outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has resulted in three deaths and multiple confirmed/suspected infections.
The outbreak involves the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, capable of human-to-human transmission, with an incubation period of up to six weeks, leading to concerns about new cases emerging.
Despite fatalities and international spread, the WHO anticipates a "limited outbreak" if robust public health measures and international solidarity are maintained.
The origin of the infection remains unconfirmed, but investigations are ongoing, including testing rodents in Ushuaia, Argentina, where the ship departed.
Affected passengers and crew are being traced, isolated, and treated across multiple countries to contain further spread.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.