Ebola deaths in Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads The World Health Organisation is voicing deep concern over the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, where authorities have recorded over two dozen more deaths. AAP · May 19
WHO worried about ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak KINSHASA - The World Health Organization chief voiced concern on Tuesday about the “scale and speed” of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people. Bangkok Post · May 19
Ebola outbreak worries WHO over 'scale and speed': What to know A severe Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has claimed 130 lives with over 500 suspected cases. The World Health Organization warns of high risk to neighboring nations, stressing human-to-human transmission via bodily fluids and contact with infected animals. Emergency response systems are being activated to combat the… The Times of India · May 19
Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO ‘deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic’ Congolese authorities say at least 131 deaths and 500 cases have been recorded in Congo Ebola outbreak. Euronews · May 19
WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC WHO chief said he was ‘deeply concerned’ after at least 500 suspected Ebola cases and 130 deaths reported in outbreak of Bundibugyo strain The Guardian - UK · May 19
Ebola outbreak: US citizen infected, 131 killed, vaccines available for only one strain. Here's why WHO is sounding red alarm Ebola Vaccines are only available for the Zaire strain, which was identified in 1976 and has a higher fatality rate of 60-90 per cent. The Economic Times · May 19
WHO chief concerned about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus has killed an estimated 131 people and spread to neighbouring provinces and countries. The outbreak is concentrated in difficult-to-access areas, complicating response efforts. This rare strain of Ebola… The Economic Times · May 19
Meghan urges global health leaders to act to keep children safe online The duchess made the remarks at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial on Sunday. Evening Standard · May 17
Meghan says leaders must act to protect children against ‘exploitative and harmful’ online content Duchess spoke about dangers of social media and AI to young people at Lost Screen Memorial on Sunday The Independent UK · May 17
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This strain of Ebola has no vaccine and has already caused over 80 deaths. Fears of further spread are growing as a case was confirmed in the city of… The Economic Times · May 17
Global health emergency declared over Ebola outbreak WHO director-general says Ebola disease outbreak of international concern after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths The Independent UK · May 17
In the shadow of COVID, health officials fight panic over Hantavirus outbreak A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked public concern. Health officials are working to communicate clearly, drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. They aim to provide accurate information about the virus while reassuring the public about low risks. Efforts focus on transparency and combating misinformation to build trust… The Economic Times · May 15
American doctor who helped patients on hantavirus-hit cruise ship cleared to leave isolation American doctor Stephen Kornfeld, who helped care for sick passengers during the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, was the only American sent to Nebraska’s high-security biocontainment unit after an inconclusive test result. Euronews · May 14
Euronews · May 13 Are hantavirus cases spreading? French woman in critical condition in hospital The French passenger with hantavirus is in critical condition in a hospital in Paris. The WHO says there is currently no sign of a larger outbreak, though more cases may still emerge given the virus's long incubation period.
The Economic Times · May 13 French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11 A French woman is critically ill with hantavirus, requiring an artificial lung, as the cruise ship outbreak reaches 11 cases and three deaths. Health officials are investigating the virus's origin in South America, with Argentina dispatching experts. Returning passengers are advised to quarantine for 42 days.
The Times of India · May 13 Hantavirus outbreak: French woman critically ill, placed on artificial lung support A French woman is in critical condition with hantavirus from a cruise ship outbreak. She is being treated with an artificial lung in Paris. The outbreak has caused multiple infections and deaths. Investigations are underway to find the source of the virus. The cruise ship is returning to the Netherlands…
The Economic Times · May 12 Hantavirus cases to jump in next few days, warns WHO director, shares details on epidemic fears Hantavirus outbreak: 11 hantavirus-related cases have so far been reported, including three deaths.
The Guardian - AU · May 12 What is hantavirus, and why will cruise passengers spend so long in quarantine? While experts believe the virus is unlikely to become a ‘full-blown pandemic’, its mortality rate and long incubation period makes Covid-style isolation prudent
International Business Times UK · May 12 WHO Chief Warns of Six to Eight-Week Hantavirus Time Bomb as New Cases Are Confirmed in France and the US The WHO warns that the hantavirus outbreak linked to a South Atlantic cruise ship is likely to worsen, with confirmed cases in France and the US. The virus has a six-to-eight-week incubation period.
International Business Times UK · May 12 WHO Warns More Hantavirus Cases Expected After Deadly Cruise Ship Outbreak WHO warns of hantavirus spread after deadly MV Hondius cruise outbreak, as agencies trace passengers and monitor exposures globally.
Euronews · May 12 Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case amongst evacuees Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe.
The Guardian - UK · May 12 WHO head tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases Health officials in Paris say French woman who contracted disease on MV Hondius is on ventilator in intensive care
The Economic Times · May 12 WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation; urges caution World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that the efforts to contain the hantavirus outbreak was not over after evacuations from a cruise ship. Ghebreyesus emphasised that there were no signs of a larger outbreak but cautions of rising cases due to the virus' long incubation period.…
The Times of India · May 12 Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Tenerife as WHO completes evacuation operation The hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius has departed Tenerife for the Netherlands after passengers and crew were evacuated. The operation repatriated 94 individuals, with three deaths reported since the outbreak began nine days ago. Health officials emphasize the low risk to the public, as the virus rarely spreads person-to-person.