Two test negative as Dutch authorities probe possible hantavirus exposure on plane
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- Netherlands
The Netherlands' National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) said on Thursday it had tested three people showing symptoms for the Andes strain of hantavirus. Two tested negative, while the third result was still being analysed.
RIVM said all three developed symptoms after coming into contact with a person infected with the virus while aboard an aircraft, and that it would continue to monitor them.
Other passengers of the aircraft would be contacted by local authorities and advised on next steps based on their seat location and level of contact with the infected person.
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