Full story: WHO Declares Hantavirus Outbreak Over, Thanks Spain for ‘Incredible Solidarity’ on Outbreak News Today

The World Health Organization has declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship officially over. WHO said the final contact of a person exposed to the virus completed quarantine, tested negative and returned home, with no further cases reported since May 25. The outbreak involved 13 cases, including three deaths, and more than 650 contacts were followed up by health authorities in 33 countries and territories. In this brief update, we look at the outbreak timeline, the international response and WHO’s thanks to Spain for its “incredible solidarity” in supporting the safe disembarkation and repatriation of passengers and crew in Tenerife.

Full story: DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise to 1,406; Deaths Reach 438 on Outbreak News Today⁠

DR Congo has reported 1,406 confirmed Ebola cases and 438 deaths, according to a June 30 situation update. The report also listed 192 recoveries and 609 patients currently in care, as the outbreak remains centered in Ituri province. In this brief update, we look at the latest case totals, affected health zones and response efforts linked to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.

Full story: DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Third-Largest on Record as Cases Near 1,300 on Outbreak News Today⁠

A fast-moving Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has become the third-largest on record, with confirmed cases nearing 1,300 and regional links to Uganda and France.In this brief update, we look at the spread of Bundibugyo Ebola, why this rarer Ebola species is especially concerning, and how health agencies, governments and researchers are racing to contain the outbreak without a licensed vaccine for this strain..