Australian researchers developed a self-sanitizing germ-killing film using nanotechnology to destroy viruses on electronic devices

Regional authorities in Spain’s Canary Islands have opposed plans for a cruise ship affected by a suspected hantavirus outbreak to dock, citing insufficient safety information and calling for urgent national-level discussions

A luxury Antarctic cruise turned deadly after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers, leaving ~150 people stranded on a quarantined ship off Cape Verde

The MV Hondius, where a suspected hantavirus outbreak is reported, carries 149 people of 23 different nationalities

A Netherlands-based expedition ship off Cape Verde is facing a health emergency after multiple passengers fell ill, prompting international efforts to assess risks and arrange medical evacuations.

Already affecting cattle worldwide and detected in many other animal species, it easily infects cells of the human respiratory system. How much of a threat does it pose, given that no systematic monitoring is in place?

The World Health Organization says no further cases have emerged among more than 190 contacts of two infected patients, despite tighter airport screening across parts of Asia

Following two cases in India, Pakistan mandates health checks for travelers at airports, seaports, and land borders, joining other Asian nations tightening controls against the deadly but rarely transmitted virus

The virus has already appeared in European countries such as Italy and France, as well as in the United States, Asia, and Africa. Vaccines are available in the U.S., but in Cyprus, treatment focuses on symptom management in consultation with healthcare providers

Authorities emphasize that the detection of the disease in a herd does not require mass culling

In the near future, a simple breath may be all it takes to catch early signs of disease—no needles required

The National Public Health Organization reports a domestic Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever case in Larissa region; urges caution and protective measures against tick bites