New Delhi, May 27 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday (local time) said the total number of hantavirus cases linked to a Dutch-flagged cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak rose to 13.

In a post on X, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "Spain reported a new case among the passengers who are in quarantine, which brings the total number of cases to 13."

He added, "There are no new deaths reported since May 2. The total number of deaths remains three out of 13 reported cases so far."

"The situation remains stable. Passengers who got sick are receiving the needed care, while others remain in quarantine," the WHO chief said.

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