WHO declares MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over after final quarantine

The World Health Organization announced that the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius had ended after the final quarantine was completed. The announcement followed the completion of a 42-day isolation period for the last identified contact. Health officials reported that the individual tested negative for the virus at the end of quarantine.

ABC News conveyed the WHO's declaration. The conclusion allows authorities to lift remaining health restrictions related to the incident.