- Donald Trump commented on the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, stating that it is “under very good control” and that the World Health Organization “know that virus very well”.
- Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump emphasized that hantavirus is not easily transmissible, drawing a distinction from COVID-19.
- The cruise ship, which has been affected by the hantavirus, is expected to arrive at Granadilla port in Tenerife early on Sunday.
- Repatriation flights will be arranged and waiting in Tenerife to transport passengers from the vessel back to their home countries.
- Singapore announced on Saturday that two passengers had tested negative for the virus.
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