All 26 people under hantavirus observation in France tested negative, says minister

Paris: All ​26 people under observation in France for possible ‌hantavirus ⁠infection ⁠have tested negative, the ​French health minister said on ​Thursday.

"These 26 people will continue to ​be ⁠medically monitored ‌and tested three ​times ​a week. ⁠From now on, health authorities ​will no longer communicate ​these results, except in the event of a positive test," Stephanie ‌Ritz said in a tweet.

Hantavirus is primarily ⁠spread by rodents but can be transmitted between people in rare cases. That requires close contact.