Netherlands quarantines 12 healthcare workers over hantavirus protocol breach
Radboud University Medical Center admits safety violations during treatment of infected patient
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The Netherlands has quarantined 12 healthcare workers at Radboud University Medical Center following protocol violations in the treatment of a hantavirus patient, according to Hart van Nederland.
The medical center acknowledged that existing safety procedures were not fully followed during the patient's care. The move comes as hantavirus cases surface across Europe, with confirmed infections reported among cruise ship passengers and crew members in recent days.
Hantavirus is transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodent droppings. The quarantine measure aims to prevent potential secondary transmission among hospital staff and the broader public.