WHO Director-General: 'Not Another COVID,' Urges Calm Over MV Hondius

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged the public not to panic over the quarantined MV Hondius ship, stating it is 'not another COVID' and the risk to the public is low.

Mon May 11 2026

MV Hondius Incident: Low Public Risk Assessed by WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has strongly advised the public against panicking over the situation involving the MV Hondius ship. He stated that this is not another COVID-19 situation and that the risk to the public remains low. The Director-General mentioned that he has been repeating the same answer multiple times, aiming to alleviate current anxieties and fears.

No Deaths Recorded Since May 2nd, Strict Monitoring Continues

Tedros emphasized that no new deaths have been recorded since May 2nd in connection with the current outbreak. He highlighted this absence of fatalities as good news and noted that several individuals had been evacuated and disembarked from the ship. The WHO hopes there will be no further deaths and confirmed that they will continue to monitor the situation strictly.

*Source: YouTube: Euronews (2026-05-11)*

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