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Hantavirus Crisis: The MV Hondius evacuation is now in its final phase, but the health fallout is still growing: the WHO says at least seven passengers linked to the outbreak have tested positive for the Andes strain, with more cases under investigation, and a French woman’s condition worsened after initially testing positive. German Response: Four German passengers exposed on board were transferred to Frankfurt University Hospital and are expected to quarantine at home for up to 45 days, while authorities also monitor additional contacts. Cross-Border Containment: Two last evacuation flights landed in the Netherlands, where evacuees are set to stay in quarantine facilities near Eindhoven before repatriation. Public Health Messaging: WHO guidance recommends a 42-day quarantine with active symptom follow-up, but officials stress it’s not “forced,” raising concerns about compliance. Health Misinformation Warning: A separate media spotlight is amplifying claims about “urine therapy” reversing cancer—an example of how quickly fringe health narratives can spread alongside real outbreaks.

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