Maria Van Kerkhove & Airlink

Maria Van Kerkhove: Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's director for epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, has been a key spokesperson, providing updates and insights on the hantavirus outbreak and the suspected human-to-human transmission.

Airlink: Airlink operated the flight where a passenger from MV Hondius transmitted hantavirus to another passenger. The airline is involved in contact tracing efforts, which could affect its public image.