Hantavirus: Health Education
Commons · Question 1544 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure members of the public are aware of symptoms of hantavirus.
Answer
Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 9 Jun 2026
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is actively monitoring the situation and is supporting the passengers’ clinical and public health assessment and isolation.UKHSA has taken the lead in providing regular updates to the public through broadcast media in...