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France and Netherlands confirm all hantavirus contact cases are negative

Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announces that all close contacts of a hantavirus patient have tested negative.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-14 / 1min

Summary

  • All close contacts of the hantavirus patient tested negative.
  • Health Minister Stéphanie Rist provided the update via social media.
  • The situation is being monitored closely by health authorities.

Key Facts

Fact Value
Date of announcement May 14, 2026
Countries involved France and Netherlands

Updates

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