### [2026-05-28](/feed/2026/05/28/index.md)

##### MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak
# The European Union receives a shipment of the Favipiravir for potential use against hantavirus infections. 




### Sources:

1. [AA](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/eu-receives-experimental-hantavirus-treatment-doses/3950758)
2. [Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2159045/eu-deploys-first-antiviral-for-hantavirus-as-cases-prompt-swift-action)

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