Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus provides a key update on the outbreak of Hantavirus on board a cruise ship.
Holding a press conference, Dr. Ghebreyesus said: "None of the remaining passengers or crew on the ship are currently symptomatic.
"Who is aware of reports of other people with symptoms who may have had contact with one of the passengers. In each case, we're in close contact with the relevant authorities.
"Given the incubation period of the Andes virus, which can be up to six weeks, it's possible that more cases may be reported.
While this is a serious incident, Who assesses the public health risk as low."
WATCH ABOVE.
