The Head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said the hantavirus “situation is stable for now.”
In an update on X, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the WHO has reported 12 cases of the virus and three deaths since 2 May, as part of an outbreak that began in South America and spread to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
“All passengers and crew remain in quarantine and under close monitoring to ensure they receive care if needed,” Tedros wrote on the social platform X.
“The situation is stable for now. We continue to remain vigilant and in close contact with all relevant governments.”
On Friday, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he signed a Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act “to support the development and deployment of medical countermeasures related to the Andes virus” strain of hantavirus—the strain responsible for the outbreak.
“This action helps remove barriers to research and response efforts while we continue monitoring the recent outbreak linked to the South Atlantic cruise ship,” Kennedy said in a statement posted to social media.
“HHS is taking this situation seriously and will continue working to protect public health and support the safe development of potential treatments and countermeasures.”
Health officials in Argentina are now investigating the origin of the outbreak, which is believed to have begun when a Dutch couple took part in a birdwatching expedition at a garbage dump. The couple, who both died, may have been exposed to infected rats at the dump.
Last week, Tedros directly addressed Alex Jones on X, claiming the hantavirus is not “COVID 2.0.”
In a response to a video posted by Alex Jones on X, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he wanted to respond “sincerely, with an open heart,” to the suggestion hantavirus could be a second pandemic in the making.”
“I understand where this fear comes from,” Tedros wrote.
“COVID-19 scarred all of us. It took loved ones, disrupted lives, and shook our trust in the institutions meant to protect us. That pain is real, and I do not dismiss it.
“But Alex, the facts today tell a different story. There is no ‘rollout’ and no ‘hype.’ As of today, there are only 10 confirmed cases globally, and no deaths have been recorded since May 2. And all deaths are linked to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Hence, the WHO’s assessment remains that the risk for the global population is low.
“I kindly ask you, Alex, to consider the weight that words carry in moments like these.”
The WHO, and its leader, faced significant criticism for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was frequently criticized for being too close to China; for downplaying the lab-leak hypothesis about the virus’s origins, for providing contradictory information about transmission, mortality rates, safety measures and treatments, including therapeutics like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine as opposed to vaccines.
President Trump was the most prominent critic of the WHO, calling it “China-centric.” He eventually froze funding for the WHO and withdrew the US; although this decision was then reversed.
Since returning to the White House, President Trump has again withdrawn the US from the WHO. The reasons cited included the pandemic response, the organization’s failure to reform, a lack of accountability and political influence from member states including China.
Some US states, such as California, are now considering establishing independent ties with the WHO.
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Like we give a fuck what the WHO thinks. I say, “PLEASE” try that shit again and see how it works out for you!
They are only saying this because their next poison jab is not yet ready. When it is, it will be off to the races with the next plandemic.