On cam: WHO breaks silence on Hantavirus outbreak, says low risk but more infections cannot be ruled out

A deadly Hantavirus outbreak is raising alarm across the globe after the World Health Organization confirmed multiple deaths and warned that more cases could still emerge. Health officials are urging countries to remain vigilant as investigations continue into suspected infections linked to international travel and cruise ship exposure. While fears of another global health emergency are growing, the WHO has stressed that the situation is not currently comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorities continue monitoring the outbreak closely amid concerns over rare human-to-human transmission involving certain hantavirus strains.