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@WHO BREAKING NEWS: South African scientists have announced results of genomic sequencing of samples from 2 infected cruise ship passengers. They’ve confirmed it is the ANDES VIRUS. This strain is known to be transmitted human-to-human & has previously caused superspreader events.
Maria Van Kerkhove
Incredible work of @nicd_sa, South Africa in sequencing the #hantavirus There has been excellent collaboration as @WHO works to coordinate efforts and actions of governments, experts around the world, the Ship to keep people safe. @DrTedros @Chikwe_I https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/two-cases-of-hantavirus-which-spreads-human-to-human-linked-to-ship-south-africa-says
