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KLM Flight Attendant Tested for Hantavirus After Mild Symptoms in Amsterdam

International
Published on 7 May 2026
KLM Flight Attendant Tested for Hantavirus After Mild Symptoms in Amsterdam

Authorities now trace other passengers after a death

A KLM flight attendant in Amsterdam is being tested for hantavirus after developing mild symptoms. The concern follows a Dutch woman who was removed from a KLM flight from Johannesburg and later died of the virus in South Africa. Health authorities are reaching out to other passengers to assess exposure and take precautionary steps.

  • KLM attendant in Amsterdam showing mild symptoms
  • Test follows prior Dutch passenger death linked to hantavirus
  • Health authorities are contacting other passengers for precaution
  • Investigation focuses on potential exposure after the Johannesburg flight
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