The World Health Organization has called on all passengers who travelled aboard Flight 4Z132 on April 25 to immediately contact health authorities following the death of a Dutch woman from hantavirus.
According to health officials, the woman had earlier disembarked from the MV Hondius at St Helena before boarding the Airlink flight to Johannesburg.
The WHO said the advisory is part of efforts to identify and monitor individuals who may have been exposed, as authorities work to prevent any potential spread of the virus.
Flight4Z132 wrote “the World Health Organization has issued a call for any passengers aboard #4Z132 on April 25 to contact health authorities following the death of a Dutch woman from hantavirus.
“The woman had left the MV Hondius in St Helena and taken the Airlink flight to Johannesburg,” the statement added.
Passengers on the affected flight are being urged to remain vigilant and seek medical guidance if they experience any symptoms.
The World Health Organization has issued a call for any passengers aboard #4Z132 on April 25 to contact health authorities following the death of a Dutch woman from hantavirus. The woman had left the MV Hondius in St Helena and taken the Airlink flight to Johannesburg. pic.twitter.com/iypeooCAjU
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