Hanoi, May 12 -- Thai health authorities on May 12 announced stricter screening measures for passengers arriving from South America amid concerns over the hantavirus, after the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed 11 infections linked to an outbreak aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius. Thailand has launched intensive screening measures for hantavirus among travelers arriving from South America, aiming to bolster public confidence and ensure safe international tourism. According to the Thai Department of Disease Control, while the country has reported no cases of the virus to date, the department has implemented a mandatory screening process for individuals who have traveled to 13 South American countries within the last six...