European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Here comes our Andes hantavirus Q&A carousel - volume 2. Questions about quarantine, household transmission, or what happens after exposure to the hantavirus? We’ve updated our Q&A on the outbreak linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic with new information on: • self-quarantine and follow-up • symptoms to monitor • hygiene and waste measures • transmission risk within households • when a person is no longer considered infectious Current evidence indicates that Andes hantavirus does not spread easily between people, and the risk of wider community transmission remains 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗪. The outbreak remains under investigation, and the Q&A and outbreak page are updated daily as new information becomes available. 🔗 Outbreak updates: bit.ly/ECDCHantavirus ❓ Full Q&A: bit.ly/ECDCHantavirusQA #AndesHantavirus #PublicHealth #RiskCommunication #QuestionsAndAnswers

A rare virus. A cruise ship in the Atlantic. And many questions. We’ve got answers. Our Q&A explains what we 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 about the outbreak linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic - how the virus spreads, why wider spread in Europe is 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆, what public health measures are in place for passengers and crew, and why 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 considered “the next pandemic”. The situation remains 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and public health authorities continue to monitor it closely. The outbreak page and Q&A are updated daily as new information becomes available. The links are in bio, but if you want them handy too: 🔗 Outbreak updates: bit.ly/ECDCHantavirus ❓ Full Q&A: https://bit.ly/ECDCHantavirusQA #AndesHantavirus #PublicHealth #MythBusting #QuestionsAndAnswers #FAQ

A cruise ship in the Atlantic. A rare virus. A lot of questions. What do we currently know about the #AndesHantavirus outbreak linked to the ship? This video explains: 🦠 how Andes virus spreads, 📉 why the risk of wider spread in Europe is considered 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗪, 🇪🇸 what public health measures are planned upon arrival in the Canary Islands, 🚢 and what the current situation on board the ship is. The video also addresses false claims about #Ivermectin as a treatment for hantavirus infection. Find latest updates on the situation on our portal - link in bio! #Hantavirus #PublicHealth #Response #EUHealthTaskForce

What can sewage reveal about the health of an entire population? 🦠 Wastewater surveillance is giving public health experts a new way to track infectious diseases - sometimes even before trends appear in healthcare systems. But is it the “holy grail” of epidemic surveillance? Not quite. It’s a powerful tool, but it works best together with established surveillance systems, and its usefulness depends on the pathogen. In other words: no silver bullet - just another important layer helping us see the bigger picture. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of ECDC: on Air and dive into the science of wastewater surveillance. (link in bio) #WastewaterSurveillance #Epidemiology #InfectiousDiseases #ECDC #OneHealthEU

What is #Hantavirus and how is the EU responding? ⬇️⁣ ⁣ Following the Hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, the EU is coordinating closely with national authorities and international partners to support a swift and safe response.⁣ ⁣ Since Spain activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism on 6 May:⁣ 🔹 6 repatriation flights have been coordinated by the EU⁣ 🔹A medical evacuation aircraft from the EU fleet, hosted by Norway, has been pre-positioned in Tenerife⁣ 🔹An ERCC Liaison Officer is supporting coordination on the ground⁣ 🔹Experts from the EU Health Task Force were deployed on board by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control⁣ 🔹Additional transport, logistical capacity and protective equipment from the Commission’s strategic reserve were kept on stand-by and ready for deployment if needed.⁣ ⁣ The EU’s priority remains clear: protecting citizens, supporting those affected and helping countries respond together, based on the latest evidence.⁣ ⁣ Read more on our website.⁣ ⁣ ⁣#EUSolidarity⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ © European Union, 2026

Progress worth celebrating. 🌎❤️ #VaccinesWork #EVIP #UnitedInProtection #VaccinesSaveLives

Today, we celebrate what unites us, and the power of your voice in building Europe. ✨ Together, we stand for freedom, democracy, and a future we shape side by side. 👉 Discover more & join the celebrations at europeday.europa.eu #EuropeDay #EuropeanUnion #UnitedEurope

1 in 5 of healthcare-associated infections can be prevented. One of the simplest, most effective measures is hand hygiene. Keeping up hand hygiene in healthcare settings and ensuring that alcohol-based hand rub dispensers are available at the bedside in hospitals, may considerably decrease the number of healthcare-associated infections. In healthcare settings and beyond, clean hands matter 🤲🫧

In just two days, on 9 May, let’s celebrate our shared values, our voices, and everything that brings us together.✨ Your voice matters, be part of Europe’s moment. 👉 Get ready & find out what’s happening near you at europeday.europa.eu #EuropeDay

👀 Just checking... #HandHygiene

🌎✋World Hand Hygiene Day Using gloves always means safer care, right? In episode four of our Myth Busting series, ECDC expert Katerina Mougkou explains why that’s not always true. 🦠 #HandHygieneDay #MythBusting #CleanHandsSaveLives

Our hands can carry germs which spread disease. Clean your hands to prevent the spread of infections 🫧 Remember to clean your hands especially: ✅ After using the toilet. ✅ After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. ✅ Before eating. ✅ After coming in from outside. Make hand hygiene a habit, it protects you and others!