French passenger from hantavirus-infected ship tests positive

A French passenger evacuated from a cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus, according to EurActiv.

The woman, who showed symptoms during an air evacuation, has been hospitalized. A US citizen from the same vessel has also tested positive, while another passenger is reported to have mild symptoms.

The ship evacuation triggered a multinational public health response, with health authorities monitoring all evacuees for the virus.