There was a virus outbreak on the ship MS Hondius. The virus is called Hantavirus. 3 people died from this sickness. The WHO confirms 8 cases of this virus. This type is very dangerous. It spreads from person to person.
Many passengers are home now. People in France and the Netherlands had tests. All these tests are negative. A man from Austria is also healthy. Experts say: There is no big danger for Europe.
Hantavirus exists in Germany too. But these viruses are not very dangerous. People get the virus from small animals. These animals are mice or rats. Experts say: Stay away from wild mice and rats. Do not breathe in dust from their dirt.
