People caught the Hanta virus on the ship Hondius. 3 people are dead. A woman from France is in a hospital in Paris. A machine helps her breathe. She is very ill.
Many people fear a new pandemic. Experts say there is no danger. The Hanta virus is not like the Corona virus. It does not spread easily between humans. You need very close contact for that. The risk for most people is very small.
Rodents pass on the virus. These are mice or rats. Humans breathe in dust from the animals. There are other types of the virus in Germany. These types are not dangerous. Schleswig-Holstein had only 2 cases this year.
Experts say: Be careful when cleaning old sheds. Mouse waste can be there. The ship Hondius goes to Rotterdam now. Workers clean the ship very well. The World Health Organization watches the situation.
