“Meanwhile, investigations into the cause of the outbreak are continuing.
Prior to boarding the ship, the first two cases had travelled through Argentina, Chile and Uruguay on a bird-watching trip, which included visits to sites where the species of rat that is known to carry Andes virus was present.
WHO is working with health authorities in Argentina to understand the movements of the couple, and I thank the Government of #Argentina for its cooperation, given its experience and expertise with Andes virus.”
- @DrTedros, WHO Director General