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KLM Flight Attendant Tested for Hantavirus

May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 10:32
KLM flight attendant tested for hantavirus

## Incident Overview

A KLM flight attendant is undergoing tests for hantavirus in Amsterdam after displaying mild symptoms. This follows her contact with a passenger who later died from the virus in South Africa.

## Details of the Case

The passenger, a Dutch woman, was removed from a KLM flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam before take-off on April 25. She was not allowed to travel due to her medical condition at the time. The flight, KL592, continued to the Netherlands after her removal.

## Health Precautions

Dutch health authorities are reaching out to individuals who were on the flight as a precautionary measure. The health ministry is closely monitoring the situation to prevent any potential spread of the virus.

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