Statement from the International Hantavirus Society and members of the international hantavirus research and clinical community regarding Andes virus transmission and the current outbreak investigation
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This statement summarizes current scientific evidence regarding Andes virus (ANDV) transmission dynamics, including documented person-to-person transmission, outbreak epidemiology, infection control considerations and implications for public health management during the ongoing cruise ship outbreak investigation in the South Atlantic. The document was prepared by members of the International Society for Hantaviruses (ISH) and the international hantavirus scientific and medical community.
  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    In the 2018–2019 Epuyén outbreak, 34 confirmed cases were linked to one index case, with transmission apparently amplified by symptomatic individuals attending >crowded social events, followed by subsequent close-contact transmissions. Epidemiological analysis estimated >an initial median reproductive number of approximately 2.1 before control measures were implemented, >decreasing after isolation, quarantine and active contact tracing.

    So…

    To prevent a pandemic we need herd immunity…

    And for 2.0, that means 50% vaccinated. Which would be doable if a vaccine actually existed, but it doesn’t.

    Which is why this is something that should be taken seriously