Pakistan, May 12 -- World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said efforts to contain a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship are still ongoing, despite the successful evacuation of passengers and crew.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Madrid alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Tedros said the situation remains under close monitoring and warned that the response is not yet complete.

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"Our work is not over," Tedros said, referring to containment efforts following an outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, where three passengers died after contracting the rare virus.

The incident triggered international concern after the vessel became ...