Hantavirus detected in France tourist now isolated in Spain
A Franco-Argentine national has been isolated in Spain after testing positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus. Health authorities are tracing the patient's recent travel history and coordinating across Europe to monitor the situation.
Why it matters
The detection of a rare, human-transmissible virus strain necessitates international health coordination to prevent potential outbreaks.
"All measures" have been put in place to "trace the stages of the person's journey," the French health ministry said.
Crew members, wearing protective gear, stand on board of a boat which is used to transfer passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius to the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Hannah McKay)
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