France & Maria Van Kerkhove

France: France repatriated five of its citizens from the MV Hondius, one of whom tested positive for hantavirus and whose health worsened.

Maria Van Kerkhove: Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's top epidemiologist, recommended active monitoring and follow-up for passengers.

France: A French citizen was in contact with an ill person, prompting monitoring by French authorities.

Maria Van Kerkhove: Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's director for epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, has been a key spokesperson, providing updates and insights on the hantavirus outbreak and the suspected human-to-human transmission.

France: France is evacuating its citizens from MV Hondius, with one passenger developing symptoms on the flight home.

Maria Van Kerkhove: Maria Van Kerkhove, World Health Organization's top epidemiologist, recommended active monitoring for passengers in their home countries.