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Read a selection of the featured news from across the EU's institutions and bodies.

Evacuation Of Hantavirus-positive Cruise Ship Passengers Continues
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The EU has issued guidance for public health and healthcare professionals and transport personnel on managing passengers linked to the Andes hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship, including those with and without symptoms. It covers testing, quarantine, and protective measures.

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The EU has agreed to broaden the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, so that workers facing imminent unemployment now also have access to the support the Fund provides. The new rules will apply until the end of 2027.

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EU rules that update the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters have entered into force today. This will add stricter controls on PFAS, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. The rules also address microplastics and antimicrobial resistance to improve water resilience and cut pollution.

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