Cruise ship hit with 3rd norovirus outbreak since May A cruise ship has been hit by its third norovirus outbreak since May, raising fresh concerns over the highly contagious stomach virus onboard. The outbreak was reported July 12 aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird, two days after the ship departed Sitka and three…

…global preparedness. He also referenced WHO’s recent declaration ending the hantavirus outbreak linked to international cruise ship travel, describing it as evidence that rapid international collaboration can successfully contain emerging threats. “That outbreak was contained because people worked together quickly and…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the recent Hantavirus outbreak over.The declaration was made after the final person exposed aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius completed quarantine, tested negative, and returned home.Speaking during an online briefing on Thursday, WHO Director-General Dr Tedro…