Hantavirus Diagnosis in Israeli Following Trip to Eastern Europe
May 7, 2026
An Israeli has been diagnosed with hantavirus after staying in Eastern Europe. His condition is stable and he has not required hospitalization. Hantavirus is primarily transmitted by rodents, with initial symptoms resembling those of a common virus. Health authorities in the UK and USA are on alert due to cases on a cruise ship. The WHO assesses that the risk to the general population remains low.