[WHO: Response to Hantavirus Outbreak Initiated] Odaily Planet Daily News - Christian Lindmeier, spokesperson for the World Health Organization, stated on the 8th that the response to the Hantavirus outbreak has been initiated under the International Health Regulations. The WHO is closely collaborating with relevant authorities in Cape Verde, Spain, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Argentina, as well as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Lindmeier noted that contact tracing for potential infected individuals is ongoing. 'We are tracking everyone, reviewing seating charts for planes and ships, and may even further trace someone's movements to see where they have been or who they may have had close contact with.' (CCTV)