21
May
2026
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The Union’s preparedness for and response to health emergencies: the case of the MV Hondius and the hantavirus warning (debate)
Madam President, Commissioner! For days, panic has been fueled by a Hantavirus that is not new and has been known for decades. There are now 9 confirmed cases, tragically 3 deaths. Terrible, of course, but what you're hiding is that this virus isn't new at all. In the past, thousands of cases have not touched anyone. From statistics: In 2008, 4 310 cases were registered in the European Union; 4 670 cases in 2012. No one was interested! In 2021, 4 909 cases. And now we have 9 registered cases, the whole world is upside down, panic is stirred up, even by you. Do you know why? Because Moderna has been researching a vaccine against the Hantavirus since 2023 and is now theoretically ready to start. Only: This so-called, possibly planned, pandemic has also been cancelled by WHO Secretary-General Tedros. He went to Tenerife and literally stated that there is no great danger from this virus, period. No great danger! We must not spread panic! He also said that human-to-human transmission is extremely unusual. Therefore, my advice to all listeners and viewers: Don't take part in this, possibly planned, next pandemic. Learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and just ignore the panic, then this pandemic will not take place.