WHO praises Spain's repatriation process: 'Further spread of Hantavirus can be stopped effectively'

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• – Spain's repatriation efforts are being praised for their effectiveness in containing the spread of hantavirus, according to a leading virologist, who emphasizes the need for continued vigilance and cooperation to prevent further outbreaks.
• – The hantavirus crisis is being framed as a 'Rubicon moment' where scientific preparedness, political coordination, and public compliance must converge to determine the outcome.
• – The virologist highlights the importance of addressing the long incubation period and human error during quarantine as the key challenges in controlling the spread of hantavirus.