Medical experts assure that a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is contained and does not warrant COVID-like panic. They emphasize the rarity of human-to-human transmission and the need for better global outbreak response.

Medical experts say the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship remains contained and should not trigger fears of another Covid-style crisis. Speaking to FRANCE 24, former Institut Pasteur chief Christian Bréchot said human-to-human transmission of the virus is rare, but warned the incident highlights the need for faster testing and stronger outbreak response systems worldwide.