'Hantavirus is different virus from coronavirus': WHO draws the Line, rejects viral COVID comparison

Maria Van Kerkhove is pushing back against growing fears surrounding the recent hantavirus scare, stressing that 'this is not coronavirus' and 'not the start of a COVID pandemic.' The comments come as the World Health Organization continues monitoring passengers linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius after multiple countries were alerted. While WHO says more hantavirus cases may emerge in the coming weeks, officials continue to assess the broader public risk as low.