Twenty-two French nationals who were on the same flight as a Dutch woman who died from hantavirus have been hospitalized as a precautionary measure. The group includes three teenagers who were traveling with their parents. Health authorities identified all 22 as close contacts of the deceased passenger and are monitoring them for symptoms. Hantavirus is not transmitted person-to-person but is spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. Tourists visiting Crete should avoid contact with wild rodents, do not handle dead animals, and ensure accommodations are clean and rodent-free. If you experience fever, muscle aches, or respiratory symptoms after potential rodent exposure, seek medical attention promptly. This incident is under active investigation by health authorities.
