Status of Turkish Citizens
The Turkish Ministry of Health confirmed that the 3 Turkish nationals who were on the vessel have tested negative.
They currently show no symptoms but remain under observation as a precaution.
Public Health Context
Transmission Mode: Health authorities reiterate that while hantaviruses are typically spread by rodents, the Andes strain is unusual because it can spread between humans through close, prolonged contact.
International Coordination: WHO continues to work through International Health Regulations (IHR) to facilitate contact tracing across multiple borders and ensure potentially exposed passengers are monitored.
The situation is being monitored in real time. HantaWorld will update public figures when verified health authority records change.