EXPLAINER Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure 04-05-2026 14:32 Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans through infected wild rodents, which shed the virus in their saliva, urine, and droppings.
CRUISE SHIP DISASTER 'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says 04-05-2026 14:19 Suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship presents a low risk to the public, the World Health Organization said Monday.
HEALTHCARE Health alert as ‘super flu’ variant detected in Argentina 19-12-2025 18:56 Argentina’s top public health laboratory says experts are investigating three cases of a potential “super flu” strain, after genomic sequencing confirmed the detection of influenza A (H3N2).
MPOX VIRUS FEARS Health authorities in Argentina order quarantine ship over mpox virus fears 21-08-2024 12:20 Crew-member of vessel flying Liberian flag reported to have symptoms compatible with the mpox disease; In accordance with protocol, ship has been quarantined at Santa Fe Province port of San Lorenzo.
MERCOSUR Brazil halts chicken exports to EU and Argentina on virus 19-07-2024 15:22 Brazil is halting chicken exports to the European Union and Argentina after a virulent poultry disease was found on a commercial farm, disrupting shipments from the world’s largest exporter.