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Last update: 1 hours agoHantavirus alert widens: WHO says the Andes virus cluster tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship has grown to 11 cases and three deaths, with new reports adding confirmed infections in France and Spain and one unclear case in the U.S.; risk to the general public is still judged low, but contact tracing and monitoring continue as officials stress the virus isn’t spread by casual person-to-person contact. Surveillance ramps up in Southern Africa: Zimbabwe has quarantined three people after possible exposure via travel links, highlighting how rare outbreaks can quickly trigger new local health checks. Energy pressure hits households: a lingering fuel crisis tied to the Iran conflict is driving rationing and uncertainty over medical supplies for millions. Chile in the mix: Chilean science and policy items this week range from seed-industry competitiveness to fresh research on water-from-air hydrogel tests in the Atacama. Tech and trade: ZTE showcased AI-network “two-way integration” at GSMA M360 LATAM, while India’s auto exports jumped 38% as firms chase demand beyond China.
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