Latest update
Last week, we confirmed that 10 individuals had left Arrowe Park.
An additional 6 individuals left Arrowe Park over the weekend and returned home or to other suitable accommodation to complete their 45-day isolation period.
The UK government has also supported the relocation of a British national who was in hospital in the Netherlands, having been previously confirmed to have hantavirus.
Now that the individual has returned to England, UKHSA will detail this case in its statistical release tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May.
It’s important to be aware that this is not a new case and was previously confirmed by WHO on 7 May.
The individual was medically evacuated and is being offered full support with strict infection prevention and control measures in place.
The risk to the general public remains very low.
Dr Meera Chand, Deputy Director at UKHSA, said:
''We have worked closely with FCDO and the Dutch authorities to ensure the safe return of a British national who was previously confirmed to have hantavirus and has been receiving care in the Netherlands. It’s important to stress that this is an existing case and the wider risk to the general public remains very low.
''As people continue with their isolation period, UKHSA will continue to work with our partners locally, nationally and internationally to ensure everyone has the necessary support in place.
''We would like to again stress our thanks and gratitude to everyone at Arrowe Park who has worked so hard during this challenging time.
Source:
Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak
____
No comments:
Post a Comment