EU says MV Hondius Andes-virus risk remains very low
Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 7 min
MV Hondius Andes-virus outbreak: the European Commission says EU coordination began after the May 2 alert and keeps general EU/EEA risk very low, while microbiologists explain why person-to-person spread requires close, prolonged contact.
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MV Hondius Andes-virus outbreak: the European Commission says EU coordination began after the May 2 alert and keeps general EU/EEA risk very low, while microbiologists explain why person-to-person spread requires close, prolonged contact.
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