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New cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in Galicia, Spain, involving travelers from France and prompting health authorities to isolate affected individuals.

Authorities in Galicia have reported new hantavirus cases, including a tourist coming from France who required quarantine. One patient, a French national, has been released from intensive care, and officials have reassured the public by confirming that the risk of contagion remains low. Measures such as isolation of the infected individuals and their close contacts are in place.