Why hantavirus bears little resemblance to Covid-19
The pathogen detected on the cruise ship is more lethal, but it is better understood and much less contagious than SARS-CoV-2
The WHO and Spain agree that epidemiologists will inspect hantavirus‑hit cruise ship before deciding its destination
The international agency will evacuate to the Netherlands two passengers from the cruise ship who show symptoms compatible with hantavirus, and will transfer a third passenger — considered a ‘high‑risk contact’ — to Germany
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