Hantavirus outbreak in Spain: unprecedented epidemic mobilizes authorities

The Andes strain of hantavirus, transmissible between humans through droplets, triggers an unprecedented health crisis in Spain, particularly in Madrid and the Canary Islands.

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The MV Hondius vessel becomes a coordination challenge between the Spanish government and autonomous regions.

Numerous unknowns remain about transmission mechanisms and the true scope of this epidemic.

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