Politics · 11 May 2026

French passenger shows hantavirus symptoms after flight

Five French citizens face strict isolation after one developed symptoms of the illness while being flown home. France's prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, confirmed the national showed symptoms on a chartered flight from Tenerife bound for Paris. All five, from the Dutch vessel MV Hondius, will quarantine for 72 hours at Bichat hospital, then must self-isolate for 45 days.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 May 2026 at 2:42

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