However, the WHO assessed the risk posed by the Hanta virus outbreak abroad the MV Hondius to the global community as low, adding that it would continue monitoring the epidemiological situation and update its risk assessment as necessary.
According to Spanish authorities, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Tenerife, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers affected by the virus.
Tedros will accompany Spain’s health and interior ministers at a command post for health control and response protocols.
