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WHO Chief Tours Ebola Epicenter as Congo Outbreak Surges

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in eastern Congo as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak accelerates, with about 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths officially reported; despite better facilities and new aid, MSF warns the true scale may be higher and urges expanded testing, faster deployment of responders, and sustained supplies, while violence against health workers and traditional burial practices complicate efforts and border closures are deemed ineffective.

via CBS News|

#congo-drc #ebola #ituri

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Ebola Travel Bans Rekindle Covid-Era Clash Over Outbreak Response

As Congo endures a severe Ebola outbreak with around 1,000 suspected cases and roughly 230 deaths, the Trump administration’s decision to bar travelers from affected regions and to divert exposed Americans to Europe for care reopens the debate over whether travel bans are a practical public health tool or a political maneuver. The WHO warns such restrictions are often not scientifically justified and can hinder response, while Africa CDC and other experts contend they can stigmatize and complicate tracking. The U.S. plans, including quarantines and potential Kenyan facilities, echo early Covid-era tactics and contrast with Obama-era approaches that avoided broad bans, underscoring ongoing tension between national borders and global outbreak management.

via Politico|

#ebola #outbreak-response #travel-bans

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AP on High Alert as Ebola Threat Triggers Airport Screenings

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh, following a World Health Organization alert to stay vigilant, have intensified airport screenings at Vizag, Tirupati, and Vijayawada and are quarantining anyone showing Ebola symptoms while monitoring for a potential outbreak; the virus is noted to have a fatality rate of about 50%.

via Gulte|

#airport-screening #andhra-pradesh #ebola

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Why the hantavirus quarantine lasts six weeks

A hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship that departed from Argentina infected 11 people and killed three; 18 Americans are under a six-week quarantine, longer than guidelines for most contagious diseases. Experts point to Andes hantavirus’s longer incubation period and transmission via bodily fluids, meaning the overall risk to the U.S. public remains low even as authorities maintain extended monitoring to prevent further spread.

via The Washington Post|

#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention #cruise #disease-outbreaks

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak exposes gaps in detection and funding

In DR Congo’s Ituri region, an Ebola outbreak went undetected for weeks due to reporting breakdowns and weak health systems in a conflict area, with 536 suspected cases and at least 139 deaths reported; the virus spread to Goma, Kinshasa, and across the border to Uganda before containment measures took hold. Lab tests failed to detect the Bundibugjo strain because of limited testing and refrigeration issues, highlighting gaps in diagnostics, surveillance, and funding for preparedness. The WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern as international partners ramp up surveillance, vaccines, and response efforts.

via Financial Times|

#bundibugyo-virus #dr-congo #ebola

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American Evacuated for Ebola Care as Congo Outbreak Escalates

An American doctor treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola and is being evacuated to Germany for treatment as the Congo outbreak grows, with at least 100 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases. The CDC is evacuating exposed Americans, the US has imposed Title 42 travel restrictions on travelers from affected countries, and the WHO has declared the outbreak an international emergency; the current Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccines or therapies.

via BBC|

#cdc #dr-congo #ebola

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US expands border screening as Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak grows

The CDC is boosting health screenings and traveler monitoring amid an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan. Non-U.S. passport holders who recently traveled to those countries within 21 days may be barred from entering under a Title 42 order, as the U.S. coordinates with airlines and port officials. The WHO has declared a public health emergency, with hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths; the Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine and high mortality. U.S. officials say the immediate risk to the general public remains low while continuing to monitor and adjust measures as needed.

via The Washington Post|

#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention #ebola-virus #epidemics

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Americans may have been exposed as Congo Ebola outbreak triggers global health emergency

A small number of Americans in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have been exposed to suspected Ebola cases in a notably large outbreak that the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern; at least one symptomatic individual may require medical evacuation as international teams coordinate the response.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-republic-of-the-congo #disease-outbreaks #ebola-virus

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Hantavirus outbreak reaches a make-or-break moment, WHO warns

WHO’s Maria Van Kerkhove says the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius is at a make-or-break phase, with 11 infections and 3 deaths aboard and a broad quarantine/testing effort underway. There are no vaccines or treatments for Andes hantavirus, and uncertainty remains about transmission, but the response has demonstrated strong global collaboration and rapid public-health action—while it is not a pandemic, the outbreak underscores the need for better diagnostics and preparedness against future rodent-borne threats.

via The Telegraph|

#andes-hantavirus #cruise-ship-outbreak #hantavirus

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Hondius hantavirus outbreak cut to 10 after US case ruled false positive

The WHO says the Hondius hantavirus outbreak is down to 10 cases after a US case was ruled a false positive; repeat testing on onboard physician Dr. Kornfeld was negative, evacuation is complete, and authorities warn more cases could appear due to a six-week incubation while 41 exposed individuals remain under monitoring.

via Ars Technica|

#false-positive #hantavirus #health

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Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers US Evacuations and Monitoring After Cruise Ship Voyage

Passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius were evacuated to the United States after a hantavirus outbreak linked to the voyage. The World Health Organization has reported 11 cases (9 confirmed, 2 probable) and 3 deaths. About 94 evacuees from 19 nationalities were moved to U.S. facilities, with 16 Americans at Nebraska’s National Quarantine Center and two more at Emory University Hospital. Officials say the outbreak is being contained and unlikely to become a wider epidemic, though public health experts warn about rising zoonotic spillover risks.

via USA Today|

#cruise-ship #hantavirus #health

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US evacuees from hantavirus cruise begin domestic health monitoring

Final passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius left Tenerife as evacuation flights continue; the ship will proceed to Rotterdam for disinfection. In the United States, 18 Hondius passengers are under monitoring in Nebraska and Atlanta, with some in biocontainment, as officials plan individualized 42‑day monitoring (home or facility) based on symptoms. The World Health Organization notes more cases may emerge due to the virus’s incubation, while authorities stress that the overall public risk remains very low and emphasize quarantine and testing protocols.

via CNN|

#evacuation #hantavirus #health

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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship spurs evacuations from Tenerife

Passengers and crew from the cruise ship MV Hondius were evacuated from Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak. Governments coordinated evacuations—Spanish and French nationals were flown to Madrid and Paris for onward flights to Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey, the UK, Ireland, and the United States, with arrivals tested and sent to hospitals or quarantine facilities as required. The WHO called for a 42-day quarantine for all evacuees; Spanish evacuees will stay in hospital for 42 days, while French evacuees will be hospitalised briefly before 45 days of home self‑isolation. The Hondius will sail to the Netherlands with about 30 crew aboard for disinfection.”

via Yahoo|

#cruise-ship-hondius #evacuations #hantavirus

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Canaries brace for hantavirus cruise arrival amid Covid-era quarantine fears

The luxury cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying a hantavirus outbreak, is set to dock in Tenerife as Spain accepts it per World Health Organization guidance despite local protests. About 150 people are on board and 14 Spaniards will be quarantined in Madrid, reviving fears of Covid-era lockdowns in the Canaries, though WHO says the public risk remains low and the islands’ tourism-dependent economy is already under strain.

via Yahoo|

#canary-islands #cruise-ship #hantavirus

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Hantavirus on Hondius: U.S. among nations tracing passengers who left ship after first death

The U.S. and several other countries are tracing roughly 29–40 passengers who disembarked the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius at St. Helena before the hantavirus outbreak was detected. Eight people are sick (five confirmed, three suspected) with three confirmed deaths from the Andes strain. WHO says transmission is not like COVID and cautions against panic; there is no approved medical countermeasure. The ship is moving toward the Canary Islands as authorities coordinate disembarkation and onward travel guidance, while U.S. travelers in California, Georgia, and Arizona are being monitored.

via Yahoo|

#disembarked-passengers #hantavirus #mv-hondius