WHO finally issue statement on likelihood of hantavirus becoming the “next covid”

Person to person transmission is rare

According to WHO, “HCPS has a high case fatality rate, commonly between 20% and 40%, making it a disease of major public health concern.”

The virus typically originates through contact with animals – particularly rodents – and can spread through urine, droppings, or saliva.

However, no rodents have reportedly been found on the ship, prompting health experts to also investigate whether the virus may have spread from person to person – something considered extremely rare, but potentially very serious.