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2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC

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The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) update advising clinicians on testing for hantavirus infection, including Andes virus, following a cruise ship outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean and concerns about potential imported cases to the US.

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    2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC

    cdc.gov · 2026-06-01

    The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update on May 18, 2026, to inform clinicians and health departments about testing for suspected hantavirus infection, including Andes virus. This follows an outbreak of Andes virus reported to WHO on May 2, 2026, on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, which has raised concerns about potential imported cases to the United States. Andes virus is unique among hantaviruses for its person-to-person transmission, though the overall risk to the American public is considered extremely low.

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    Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC reported on May 19, 2026, its response to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. As of that date, no confirmed cases of the Andes virus from this outbreak have been reported in the United States. 18 repatriated passengers are undergoing a 42-day monitoring period at the Nebraska Quarantine Unit, while seven other passengers are being monitored at home by their respective state and local health departments.

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    2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC

    cdc.gov · 2026-05-18

    The CDC issued a Health Alert Network update on May 18, 2026, to inform clinicians and health departments about testing for suspected hantavirus infection, including the Andes virus. The Andes virus, endemic in South America, is the only hantavirus known to spread person-to-person. As of May 15, WHO reported 10 cases (8 confirmed) and 3 deaths from the cruise ship outbreak. The overall risk to the American public is considered extremely low, with no confirmed US cases linked to the cruise ship yet.

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    CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    MedPage Today reported on May 12, 2026, that the CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 8, warning clinicians about potential imported hantavirus cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. While the risk of broad US spread is low, early symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia, are monitoring individuals. New Jersey and Maryland are also monitoring contacts from a flight with a symptomatic passenger, as is a Spanish woman.

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    Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC is responding to a deadly outbreak of Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, among passengers and crew of the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 19, 2026, no cases of Andes virus associated with this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States. Eighteen American passengers who remained on the cruise ship were repatriated to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for a 42-day monitoring period. Seven other passengers who returned earlier are being monitored at home by state and local health authorities.

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    Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a total of 13 cases, including three deaths, linked to an Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship as of May 27, 2026. Eleven cases were laboratory-confirmed for Andes virus infection, and two are probable cases. The outbreak was first notified on May 2, 2026, and cases continue to be reported due to the virus's long incubation period of up to six weeks. Since May 13, three additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. The previously reported inconclusive case from the United States was determined

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    Reported Cases of Hantavirus Disease - CDC

    cdc.gov · 2026-06-01

    The CDC provides an overview of hantavirus disease in the United States, reporting 890 cases since surveillance began in 1993, as of the end of 2023. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) became a nationally notifiable disease in 1995. The initial surveillance efforts in 1993 were prompted by an outbreak of severe respiratory illness in the Four Corners region, encompassing Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The CDC notes that county-level data is not publicly provided to protect patient identities.

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    CDC Monitors 41 People Across At Least 16 States for Hantavirus

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC is actively monitoring 41 individuals across at least 16 U.S. states following potential exposure to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Approximately half of these individuals are isolating at home, while others are under observation in hospitals in Omaha, Atlanta, and Kansas City. An Oregon physician initially tested positive for hantavirus but has since tested negative three times. In Canada, health officials are also monitoring 36 Canadians, including four cruise ship passengers. Globally, the outbreak has been linked to 10 hantavirus cases and three deaths.

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    HEALTH INFORMATION - International SOS

    cdn1.internationalsos.com · 2026-06-01

    International SOS assesses the risk of hantavirus to travelers as low, as transmission is primarily from infected rodents, not person-to-person, except for the Andes virus. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is caused by "New World" hantaviruses found in Canada, the United States, and South American countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The WHO and ECDC also assess the global risk from the current outbreak as low to very low.

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    Hantavirus Infection in the United States Domestic and International Infectious Disease Report May 13, 2026 - KDHE

    coronavirus.kdheks.gov · 2026-06-01

    As of May 12, 2026, WHO and ECDC reported 11 Andes virus cases linked to the MV Hondius outbreak, with 9 confirmed cases, 2 probable cases, and 3 fatalities. No confirmed secondary cases outside the ship have been reported. Data from PAHO for the week ending May 2, 2026, shows Paraguay reported 13 cases, Argentina 44 cases, and Panama 4 cases.

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    CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases

    medpagetoday.com · 2026-05-09

    The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 8, 2026, warning clinicians about potential imported hantavirus cases linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship outbreak. While broad spread in the U.S. is "extremely unlikely," early symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals.

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    Super El Niño Could Mean More US Hantavirus Cases This Summer  Newsweek

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    CDC Releases Hantavirus Guidance: What to Know and What to Do - ISMIE

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC issued new guidance on the Andes strain of hantavirus following the cruise ship outbreak, which caused at least three deaths. While the risk of broad spread in the US is "extremely unlikely," clinicians should be aware of potential imported cases. The Andes virus is unique for its person-to-person transmission, typically requiring close, prolonged contact. The guidance emphasizes strict infection control, epidemiological risk assessment, and broad testing for compatible symptoms.

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    CDC Health Update 2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection - GovDelivery

    content.govdelivery.com · 2026-06-01

    On May 18, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update to inform clinicians and health departments about testing available for patients with suspected hantavirus infection, including the Andes virus. This update was distributed via GovDelivery, specifically mentioning the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Andes virus, endemic in South America, is the only hantavirus known to spread from person to person. As of May 18, no confirmed cases of Andes virus associated with the cruise ship outbreak have been reported i

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    CDC issues advisory on hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship | AHA News

    aha.org · 2026-06-01

    AHA News reported on May 11, 2026, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Health Alert Network Health Advisory on May 8. The advisory notified clinicians and health departments about the potential for imported cases of hantavirus disease following a cluster of severe cases on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. While the CDC stated that the risk of broad spread to the U.S. is currently extremely unlikely, the World Health Organization (WHO) was notified on May 2 of the outbreak, which was later confirmed to be caused by the Andes virus. The Andes virus is notabl

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    Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC

    cdc.gov · 2026-06-01

    The CDC is responding to a deadly outbreak of Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, among passengers and crew of a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. The Andes virus causes Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a severe and potentially deadly respiratory disease. As of May 19, 2026, no cases of Andes virus have been confirmed in the United States as a direct result of this outbreak, and the risk of a pandemic or broad spread to the American public is considered extremely low. CDC worked with U.S. government agencies and international partners to repatriate 18 passe

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    Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC's May 19, 2026, update on the Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship states that no confirmed cases have been reported in the United States as a result of this outbreak, and the risk to the American public is extremely low. 18 repatriated passengers are at the Nebraska Quarantine Unit for monitoring, while seven others are being monitored at home by state and local health departments.

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    Hantavirus cruise: 41 people in the United States being monitored as investigation into outbreak source continues | Live Science

    livescience.com · 2026-05-07

    Live Science reported on May 9, 2026, that 41 people in the United States were being monitored for hantavirus exposure related to the MV Hondius cruise ship. American passengers were transported to Nebraska, and others who disembarked earlier are being monitored in various states. As of May 12, nine confirmed and two suspected cases were linked to the ship, with three deaths.

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    Hantavirus explained: What to know after the cruise ship outbreak - Harvard Health

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    Harvard Health published an explainer on May 6, 2026, following the cruise ship outbreak. It details hantavirus symptoms, transmission (rare human-to-human for Andes virus), and prevention. It also references the 1993 Four Corners outbreak in the US, where increased rodent populations due to weather shifts led to cases.

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    2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) update on May 18, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about testing availability for suspected hantavirus infections, including Andes virus. It reiterates that no confirmed Andes virus cases linked to the cruise ship outbreak have been reported in the US, and the overall risk to the American public remains extremely low. The CDC and state health departments are monitoring US passengers and contacts.

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    Hantavirus-Caused Cruise Ship Deaths Raise Disease Transmission, Prevention, and Global Alliance Issues - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog

    beyondpesticides.org · 2026-05-01

    This article discusses the MV Hondius outbreak, highlighting the Andes virus's human-to-human transmission capability and global public health responses. It mentions 18 repatriated US passengers in Nebraska and additional cases in France, Spain, and Canada. The article also touches on hantavirus ecology in the American Southwest, where deer mice are vectors, and prevention methods.

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    Amid Ebola, Hantavirus Outbreaks, Democrats Decry Trump’s Health Cuts  KFF Health News

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    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    A recent study revealed elevated hantavirus levels in rodents in the Pacific Northwest, with an estimated 30% exposed to the Sin Nombre virus (SNV) and 10% infected, raising the risk of exposure in those communities. SNV is a strain associated with Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). The article also references the MV Hondius outbreak, which resulted in 11 confirmed cases and three deaths, likely contracted from a rat species near Africa. As of May 19, the CDC reported no confirmed cases of the Andes virus in the United States due to the cruise ship outbreak. Despite global media attention, t

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    Super El Niño Could Mean More US Hantavirus Cases This Summer - Newsweek

    newsweek.com · 2026-06-01

    A "Super El Niño" weather pattern could lead to an increase in hantavirus cases in the U.S. this summer due to environmental conditions favoring a rise in rodent populations. The Sin Nombre hantavirus is the primary cause of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in North America, characterized by an early flu-like phase followed by a sudden and often severe respiratory phase. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, chills, and gastrointestinal issues. Public health experts stress that despite these environmental factors, hantavirus infections in the U.S. remain rare. Prevention

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    About Andes Virus | Hantavirus - CDC

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC updated its "About Andes Virus" page on May 29, 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of this hantavirus strain. The Andes virus is primarily spread by rodents in South America and is unique among hantaviruses for its documented person-to-person transmission, which typically occurs through close contact. It is the causative agent of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a severe respiratory disease. The page also includes links to current information regarding the ongoing cruise ship outbreak and frequently asked questions. The CDC reiterates that the specific rodents that carry the

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    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    More than 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began surveillance in 1993. Hantavirus is a rare but often severe disease, primarily spread to humans through contact with infected rodents. In the United States, most cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus, carried by deer mice. The states with the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths include New Mexico (54 deaths), Colorado (45 deaths), Arizona (32 deaths), California (24 deaths), and Washington (20 deaths). The Andes strain, mainly found in South America, is the on

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    CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek

    newsweek.com · 2026-06-01

    On May 7, 2026, Newsweek reported that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since 1993, according to CDC data, with 890 total cases. Most cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus and occur west of the Mississippi River, particularly in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. The article contextualizes the recent MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, which caused three deaths, by highlighting the Andes strain's rare person-to-person transmission.

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    CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek

    newsweek.com · 2026-05-07

    Newsweek reported on May 7, 2026, that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since the CDC began surveillance in 1993. States with the most confirmed cases include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. The article also highlighted the recent deaths of three people following an outbreak on the MV Hondius ship, which set sail from Argentina, noting that the Andes strain is capable of limited person-to-person transmission.

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    Newsweek Highlights CDC Map Showing Over 300 Hantavirus Deaths in US Since 1993

    newsweek.com · 2026-06-01

    Newsweek reported on a CDC map illustrating that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the US since surveillance began in 1993. Between 1993 and 2023, 890 cases were reported, with a 35% fatality rate. States with the most confirmed cases and deaths include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington, with 94% of cases occurring west of the Mississippi River. The article also mentions the recent cruise ship outbreak as a separate event.

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    CDC Monitors 41 People Across At Least 16 States for Hantavirus

    youtube.com · 2026-06-01

    As of May 15, 2026, the CDC announced no known cases of Andes hantavirus in the United States related to the cruise ship outbreak, following negative tests for an Oregon physician. However, the CDC is monitoring 41 people across at least 16 states who had potential exposure.

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    Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The WHO's third Disease Outbreak News report on May 13, 2026, detailed the hantavirus cluster linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with a total of 11 cases and three deaths. Since the previous report, two additional confirmed cases were reported from France and Spain. An inconclusive test result for a case in the United States was also mentioned, with all cases being passengers from the ship.

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    Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The World Health Organization reported on May 28, 2026, that the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship has grown to 13 cases, including three deaths. New confirmed cases were identified in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. An earlier inconclusive case from the United States was retested and found to be negative. All confirmed cases are among passengers or crew who traveled on the ship.

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    Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, first reported on May 2, 2026. The Andes virus causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a severe respiratory illness. As of May 19, no confirmed cases of Andes virus from this outbreak have been reported in the United States. The CDC has repatriated 18 passengers to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit for monitoring, and seven others are being monitored at home.

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    A May 14, 2026 report on hantavirus in the US, noting fewer than 900 total cases from 1993-2023 with a 36-40% mortality rate. Most cases are concentrated in western states like New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. Different strains like Black Creek Canal virus (Florida), Bayou virus (Louisiana), and New York-1 virus (New York) have been identified.

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    CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory on hantavirus, urging clinicians to be aware of potential imported cases of Andes virus linked to a cruise ship outbreak, while emphasizing that broad spread in the U.S. is 'extremely unlikely.' The agency noted that early symptoms can be confused with other viral illnesses and recommended repeated testing after 72 hours of symptom onset. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia, are monitoring individuals.

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    2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship

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    The CDC issued a Health Advisory on May 12, 2026, regarding the multi-country hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship, caused by the Andes virus. The advisory informs clinicians and health departments about case identification, testing, and biosafety. It highlights that close contacts to a confirmed hantavirus case from this cluster are residing in North Dakota and are being monitored for symptoms for 42 days. Hantavirus disease can cause severe illness and be fatal, with the Andes virus being the only type known to spread person-to-person, typically through close, prolonged contact. The C

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    As of the end of 2023, 890 cases of hantavirus disease were reported in the United States since surveillance began in 1993, with a 34% mortality rate. Most cases (94%) occur west of the Mississippi River, particularly in the Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah). The Sin Nombre virus is the predominant strain in the US. This CDC page provides historical data up to 2023 and does not report new cases for 2026 within the 90-day window, but rather general surveillance information updated April 23, 2026.

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    CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today

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    MedPage Today reported on May 12, 2026, that the CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory urging clinicians to be aware of potential imported hantavirus cases linked to the cruise ship outbreak. While broad spread in the U.S. is deemed 'extremely unlikely,' several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals. A Spanish woman and a Dutch flight attendant were also mentioned as being monitored or tested.

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    A YouTube news report from May 12, 2026, indicated more hantavirus cases tied to the cruise ship outbreak, with health officials working to prevent further spread. It mentioned 11 total cases and three deaths globally. In the US, 18 passengers were quarantining at medical facilities in Atlanta and Nebraska, with some having tested positive or showing symptoms. Health experts are monitoring these individuals due to the virus's 42-day incubation period.

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    Due to a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship, hantavirus headlines have reemerged, prompting questions about public concern. While hantavirus remains rare in the United States, health experts emphasize awareness due to the illness's potential for rapid severity if symptoms are overlooked or exposure risks go unrecognized. Dr. Philip Robinson, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology at Hoag, explains that the Andes virus strain, associated with the cruise ship outbreak, is one of the few hantavirus strains known to occasionally spread from person to person throug

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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on May 14 that 41 people across the U.S. are being monitored for hantavirus symptoms following an outbreak on an Atlantic Ocean cruise ship. Dr. David Fitter, incident manager for the CDC's hantavirus response, stated that these individuals fall into three groups: passengers quarantined in Nebraska and Georgia, passengers who returned home before the outbreak was identified, and people potentially exposed during flights with a symptomatic case.

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    Epidemiological Alert Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in the Americas Region - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

    paho.org · 2026-06-01

    As of epidemiological week 47 in 2025, eight countries in the Americas Region, primarily in the Southern Cone (Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, United States, and Uruguay), reported a total of 229 confirmed cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and 59 deaths, resulting in a regional case fatality rate of 25.7%. Bolivia and Paraguay saw significant increases in incidence, with Paraguay experiencing an outbreak linked to occupational exposure. Argentina and Brazil observed an increase in lethality, with Argentina continuing to report the highest number of hantavirus c

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    A 2026 update on hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) cases in the United States indicates that the disease, though rare, continues to surface, primarily in the western US, especially the Four Corners region. Between 2020-2025, Arizona had the most confirmed cases (26), followed by New Mexico (25) and Colorado (13). The article also mentions past fatalities in Mono County, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, highlighting the risk even in routine settings.

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    The Guardian reported on May 12, 2026, that the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases following the MV Hondius outbreak. Authorities in Paris confirmed a French woman who contracted the Andes virus on the ship was in intensive care on a ventilator. Three passengers (a Dutch couple and a German national) had died from the virus. The WHO confirmed nine cases of the Andes variant, among them a French woman and a US national who tested positive after being evacuated from the ship. The WHO director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, spea

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    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

    An updated report on the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship confirmed 13 cases, including three deaths, as of May 27. Additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. The previously inconclusive case from the United States was determined to be negative.

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    cdc.gov · 2026-06-02

    The U.S. government is actively monitoring and responding to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship, with the CDC developing health guidance for impacted American passengers. As of May 8, 2026, the risk to the American public remains extremely low. A CDC team was deployed to the Canary Islands to conduct exposure risk assessments for American passengers, with some repatriated to a biocontainment unit in Nebraska.

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    Hantavirus explained: What to know after the cruise ship outbreak - Harvard Health

    health.harvard.edu · 2026-06-02

    Harvard Health published an explainer on May 6, 2026, on hantavirus following the cruise ship outbreak. It details early symptoms such as fatigue, fever, and muscle aches, which can progress to severe respiratory issues as lungs fill with fluid. The article also touches on the virus's history in the US, first recognized in 1993 during an outbreak in the Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah).

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    Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates)

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    Box-Kat provided a 2026 update on hantavirus cases by state on May 4, 2026, using CDC data. It notes 864 cases in the US between 1993 and 2022, with 94% west of the Mississippi River. Arizona (26 cases), New Mexico (25), and Colorado (13) had the most cases from 2020-2025. The article also mentions the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak and the rare person-to-person transmission of the Andes virus.

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    What's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    Federal health officials are monitoring the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, which has caused three deaths, but no U.S. cases of the Andes virus strain have been confirmed. Two Virginia residents and two Maryland residents are being monitored after contact with a symptomatic passenger. Separately, Colorado recorded a hantavirus death from local rodent exposure, unrelated to the cruise ship. Hantavirus is rare in the U.S., with 890 cases between 1993 and 2023, mostly west of the Mississippi River.

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    CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 12, 2026, to clinicians regarding the potential for imported hantavirus cases linked to the Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship. While the risk of broad spread in the U.S. is considered "extremely unlikely," clinicians are urged to be aware of symptoms that can mimic influenza. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals who were on the ship or had contact with symptomatic passengers. Andes virus is the only hantavirus known for human-to-hu

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    From 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease - AS USA

    en.as.com · 2026-06-02

    An article published on May 14, 2026, provides an overview of hantavirus in the U.S., noting that fewer than 900 total cases were reported from 1993 through 2023, with current mortality rates around 36% to 40%. Most cases continue to occur in western states, including New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California, particularly in the Four Corners region. The article highlights the rarity of the disease in the U.S. but emphasizes its high fatality rate and rapid progression as ongoing concerns for health experts.

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    Experimental hantavirus drug ships to Europe as US passengers offered home quarantine

    cidrap.umn.edu · 2026-05-01

    CIDRAP reported on May 29, 2026, that emergency shipments of the experimental antiviral drug favipiravir are being sent to France, the Netherlands, and Spain. This drug is intended for treating hantavirus patients from the M/V Hondius cruise ship or for use in clinical trials. Meanwhile, U.S. passengers from the cruise ship are being offered home quarantine options. The article also notes that funding for a U.S. center researching zoonotic diseases like hantavirus was reportedly pulled in June 2025. This development highlights international efforts to manage the hantavirus outbreak and the o

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    Hantavirus headlines are back: What you need to know

    hoag.org · 2026-06-02

    Hoag's Dr. Philip Robinson addressed the re-emerging hantavirus headlines due to a recent cruise ship outbreak, emphasizing that while hantavirus remains rare in the United States, awareness is crucial because the illness can become severe quickly. In the U.S., the most recognized form is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), primarily spread by infected deer mice. The Andes virus, associated with the cruise ship outbreak, is one of the few hantavirus strains known to occasionally spread from person to person through close contact. California has reported cases over the years, particularly in

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    Reported Cases of Hantavirus Disease

    cdc.gov · 2026-06-02

    As of the end of 2023, the CDC reported 890 laboratory-confirmed cases of hantavirus disease in the United States since surveillance began in 1993. These cases included Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and non-pulmonary hantavirus infection. The data is reported by state only to protect patient identities. The majority (94%) of cases occurred west of the Mississippi River, with the Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah) being a primary area of concentration where surveillance began during an outbreak in 1993. The median age of confirmed case patients was 38 years, and 35

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    HANTAVIRUS UPDATE | THAILAND | US | SOUTH KOREA-JAPAN | NewsX World

    newsx.com · 2026-06-02

    NewsX World reported on May 17, 2026, that health officials are closely monitoring hantavirus-related risks and cases across Thailand, the United States, and South Korea-Japan. All 18 American passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship have been transferred to a quarantine facility in Nebraska for strict medical observation. Officials clarified that a separate potential hantavirus case reported in Illinois is not connected to the cruise ship outbreak, and no Andes hantavirus cases have been confirmed in the United States. The report emphasizes that the current outbreak is considered self-limi

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    Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    The World Health Organization issued an update on the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship. As of May 27, 2026, a total of 13 cases, including three deaths, have been reported, with 11 cases laboratory-confirmed for Andes virus infection. Since the previous report on May 13, three additional confirmed cases were identified from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. The previously inconclusive case from the United States was determined to be negative. All cases to date have been passengers or crew members of the ship. Contact tracing and monitoring efforts are ongoing

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    Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) cases continue to surface in the U.S., primarily in the western states, especially the Four Corners region (New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Utah). Between 1993 and 2022, 864 cases were reported, with 94% west of the Mississippi River. Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado had the most cases from 2020-2025. Recent notable events include three fatal cases in Mono County, California, and New Mexico's first HPS case of 2025 in Santa Fe County. [cite: 20]

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    MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org · 2026-06-02

    This Wikipedia entry provides a comprehensive overview of the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak in April 2026. As of May 22, there were ten confirmed and two suspected cases, with three deaths. The Andes virus, known for human-to-human transmission, was identified as the pathogen. The ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, and passengers were repatriated to various countries for quarantine, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States.

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    Super El Niño Could Mean More US Hantavirus Cases This Summer - Newsweek

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    A potential “super El Niño” developing in the Pacific could increase the risk of rare but deadly hantavirus infections in parts of the United States this summer by fueling rodent populations that carry the disease. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began tracking hantavirus in the United States in 1993, with the Sin Nombre strain primarily found in the Four Corners region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.

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    Korea and UK race on hantavirus shots as Andes coverage stays in doubt - KBR

    koreabiomed.com · 2026-05-29

    Hantavirus, specifically Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), remains endemic in Korea, with around 300 cases reported annually. Korea developed the world's first HFRS vaccine, Hantavax, in the 1990s. Efforts are currently underway in Korea, the UK, and the US to develop new hantavirus vaccines, though existing ones may not protect against the Andes strain responsible for the recent cruise ship outbreak.

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    Reported Cases of Hantavirus Disease - CDC

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    The CDC updated its report on April 23, 2026, on hantavirus disease cases in the United States. Since surveillance began in 1993, 890 laboratory-confirmed cases of hantavirus disease, including Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and non-pulmonary infections, have been reported through the end of 2023. The report highlights that surveillance started during an outbreak in the Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah), which remains an area of higher prevalence. Data is reported by state to protect patient identities.

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    What's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    Federal health officials are monitoring the hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with no confirmed US cases of the Andes virus strain from this outbreak as of May 19. Two Virginia residents and two Maryland residents are being monitored due to potential contact. Separately, the Colorado Department of Public Health recorded the state's first hantavirus death since 2024, which is unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak and likely resulted from exposure to rodents or rodent droppings.

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    CDC Monitors 41 People Across At Least 16 States for Hantavirus

    youtube.com · 2026-06-02

    The CDC is monitoring 41 people across at least 16 US states who were potentially exposed to hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Roughly half are isolating at home, while others are under observation in hospitals in Omaha, Atlanta, and Kansas City. While one initial test for an Oregon physician was a false positive, health officials are working to contain any potential spread, though no confirmed US cases linked to the cruise have been reported.

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    US passenger tests positive for hantavirus as 18 evacuate to America for quarantine

    youtube.com · 2026-06-02

    Eighteen passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, have been brought to the U.S. for medical monitoring and quarantine. One American passenger tested positive for hantavirus and is currently in a specialized bio-containment unit in Omaha, Nebraska. Another passenger exhibited mild symptoms. In total, 41 individuals are under monitoring across the U.S. for potential hantavirus infections. Passengers are undergoing quarantine for up to six weeks, with some located in Nebraska and others in Atlanta, Georgia. The Centers for Disease Control

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    Hantavirus updates: 41 people under monitoring across US

    youtube.com · 2026-06-02

    The CDC reported that 41 people across the U.S. are under monitoring for potential hantavirus infections, primarily due to exposure on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Monitoring is occurring in at least 12 states, including Texas, California, Georgia, and New Jersey. In Kansas, three people exposed to a positive case of Andes hantavirus were hospitalized.

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    Prepping for Outbreaks: Johns Hopkins Biocontainment Unit

    hopkinsmedicine.org · 2026-06-02

    Published on June 2, 2026, this article discusses how Johns Hopkins Medicine prepares for outbreaks like the Andes strain of hantavirus, which was responsible for three deaths aboard a cruise ship in early May. Officials at Johns Hopkins are closely monitoring the outbreak. Currently, the risk of hantavirus infection within the United States remains low. The Johns Hopkins Biocontainment Unit is designed to safely care for patients with high-consequence infectious diseases, even though it does not often have patients.

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    HANTAVIRUS UPDATE | THAILAND | US | SOUTH KOREA-JAPAN | NewsX World

    youtube.com · 2026-06-02

    NewsX World reported on May 17, 2026, that all 18 American passengers from the M/V Hondius cruise ship were transferred to a quarantine facility in Nebraska for strict medical observation. Health authorities in Thailand, the United States, and South Korea-Japan are closely monitoring hantavirus-related risks. The report also clarified that hantavirus is not transmitted through aerosols like COVID-19 and has a low person-to-person contagiousness.

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    Experimental hantavirus drug ships to Europe as US passengers offered home quarantine

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    Emergency shipments of the experimental antiviral drug favipiravir are being sent to France, the Netherlands, and Spain to treat hantavirus patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship. Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals donated 1,400 tablets, identified by the European Medicines Agency as a potential treatment.

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    What's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week

    wral.com · 2026-06-02

    Federal health officials are continuing to monitor the hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has resulted in three deaths. As of May 19, the CDC has not confirmed any U.S. cases of the Andes virus strain connected to this outbreak, and the risk of a pandemic and the overall risk to the American public remains extremely low. Two Virginia residents, identified by the Virginia Department of Health, and two Maryland residents are being monitored after potential low-risk contact with an infected passenger during international air travel. No illness has been reported in eith

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    Korea Says Hantavirus Risk Low Despite US Cruise Ship Outbreak

    seouled.com · 2026-06-02

    The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) stated on May 9, 2026, that the risk of hantavirus infection in Korea remains low, despite the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activating an emergency response system over an outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship. The infections occurred aboard the MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged cruise ship, with three deaths reported so far, including a Dutch couple and one German national. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported eight suspected cases, with five confirmed, and identified the 'Andes variant' of hantavirus, known for

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    Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads to France, US; WHO Reacts | Spotlight | N18G - YouTube

    youtube.com · 2026-06-02

    This news report highlights the global health response to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, with confirmed cases in US and French nationals following evacuation from Spain's Canary Islands. The Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmission, is involved. Countries like Britain, Australia, Greece, and France initiated quarantine and contact tracing. WHO advised a 42-day monitoring period, emphasizing low global public health risk due to the virus's limited spread.

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    What's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week

    virginiamercury.com · 2026-05-29

    Virginia has reported only one hantavirus case since 1993. The article highlights that hantavirus infections occur in the U.S. independently of the recent cruise ship outbreak, referencing a recent death in Colorado. It also clarifies that the Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmission, is not found in the United States.

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    US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving cruise ship | BBC News

    youtube.com · 2026-06-02

    An American and a French national have tested positive for hantavirus after returning to their home countries from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The World Health Organization confirmed seven cases of the Andes strain of the virus and two suspected cases linked to the vessel. A second American national on a repatriation flight also showed mild symptoms. Both US passengers traveled back in "biocontainment units out of an abundance of caution." The French national's condition was reported to be deteriorating.

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    Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    The CDC is actively responding to a deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak that originated on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. This type of hantavirus can lead to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a severe and potentially fatal lung disease. As of June 2, 2026, no cases of Andes virus directly linked to this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States. However, 18 potentially exposed Americans were repatriated to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit for a 42-day monitoring period, with some now completing monitoring at home. Other U.S. passengers who disembarked

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    CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    More than 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began surveillance in 1993. The article highlights historical data, noting that between 1993 and 2023, approximately 890 cases of hantavirus were reported in the U.S., with a mortality rate exceeding 34%. Most U.S. cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus, carried by deer mice, and primarily occur west of the Mississippi River. States with the highest confirmed cases include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. The recent international hantavirus outbrea

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    Epidemiological Alert Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in the Americas Region - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

    The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert on December 19, 2025, detailing confirmed cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the Americas Region during 2025. Eight countries, primarily in the Southern Cone, reported a total of 229 cases and 59 deaths, resulting in a regional case fatality rate of 25.7%. Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, the United States, and Uruguay were among the affected countries, with exposures predominantly in rural areas linked to cleaning activities, logging, and contact with rodents.

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    What's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    As of May 29, 2026, federal health officials are monitoring the hantavirus outbreak tied to the M/V Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths reported, but no confirmed US cases of the Andes virus strain connected to this outbreak. The Colorado Department of Public Health recorded the state's first hantavirus death since 2024, unrelated to the cruise ship, likely due to exposure to local rodents. Two Virginia residents and two Maryland residents are being monitored after potential low-risk contact with an infected passenger during international air travel, with no illness reported in either state

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    Hantavirus cruise: 41 people in the United States being monitored as investigation into outbreak source continues | Live Science

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    Forty-one Americans exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently under monitoring, with some transported to Nebraska and others in states such as Arizona, Georgia, and California. As of May 12, nine confirmed and two suspected cases were associated with the cruise, resulting in three deaths. A new suspected case was identified in a British man on Tristan da Cunha. The Andes virus has been confirmed as the strain responsible for the outbreak, and public health authorities are continuing their investigations.

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    CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    A CDC map reveals that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since surveillance began in 1993. Between 1993 and 2023, approximately 890 cases were reported, resulting in 309 deaths, a fatality rate exceeding 34%. The states with the highest number of confirmed hantavirus deaths include New Mexico (54), Colorado (45), Arizona (32), California (24), and Washington (20). The majority of these cases, 94%, occurred west of the Mississippi River. The article also references the recent MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.

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    Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    This article provides updated data on Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) cases in the United States. Between 2020 and 2025, Arizona recorded the highest number of confirmed cases with 26, followed by New Mexico with 25, and Colorado with 13. In January 2026, San Diego County, California, reported the first positive detection of hantavirus in a mouse for the year, serving as a reminder of ongoing rodent activity and associated risks.

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    From 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    Hantavirus, a rare disease in the U.S., is gaining renewed attention due to recent international outbreaks. From 1993 through 2023, fewer than 900 total cases were reported in the U.S., with mortality rates ranging from 36% to 40%. The majority of cases are concentrated in western states, including New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. Different strains of hantavirus are found across the country, such as Sin Nombre virus in the Southwest, Black Creek Canal virus in Florida, Bayou virus in Louisiana, and New York-1 virus in New York.

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    Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    As of May 4, 2026, the CDC reported 864 hantavirus cases in the US between 1993 and 2022, with 94% occurring west of the Mississippi River. The Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah) remains a focus. Recent noteworthy events include three fatal cases in Mono County, California, and New Mexico's first HPS case of 2025 in Santa Fe County.

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    Experimental hantavirus drug ships to Europe as US passengers offered home quarantine

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    Emergency shipments of the experimental antiviral drug favipiravir are being dispatched to France, the Netherlands, and Spain. This initiative aims to treat hantavirus patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship or facilitate clinical trials. Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals has donated 1,400 tablets of favipiravir, identified by the European Medicines Agency as a potential candidate for compassionate use or clinical trials. The European Commission is also initiating emergency procurement procedures to ensure additional doses are available if further cases are confirmed. This collaborative effort highl

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    MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak - Wikipedia

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    An outbreak of hantavirus infection, caused by the Andes virus, was identified on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius in April 2026. As of May 22, there were ten confirmed and two suspected cases, resulting in three deaths. Following the outbreak, passengers were evacuated and repatriated to various countries for quarantine, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States. The MV Hondius arrived in Rotterdam on May 18, where the remaining crew members were retested and subsequently disembarked.

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    CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    Over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since 1993, with 890 cases reported between 1993 and 2023. Most cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus, primarily found west of the Mississippi River, particularly in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. A recent hantavirus death in Colorado, unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak, serves as a reminder of ongoing domestic transmission from rodents.

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    Experimental hantavirus drug ships to Europe as US passengers offered home quarantine

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    On May 29, 2026, emergency shipments of the experimental antiviral drug favipiravir were sent to France, the Netherlands, and Spain to treat hantavirus patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship or for clinical trials. Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals donated 1,400 tablets, as no approved drugs or vaccines currently exist for hantavirus. Individual EU member states will decide on the drug's use, and the European Commission is procuring additional doses. In the US, 18 American passengers exposed to the Andes hantavirus on the cruise ship were offered home quarantine from June 1, provided their states ar

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    Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates)

    box-kat.com · 2026-06-03

    Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) cases in the United States are updated for 2026. Between 2020 and 2025, Arizona recorded the most confirmed cases (26), followed by New Mexico (25) and Colorado (13). A vast majority (94%) of US cases between 1993 and 2022 occurred west of the Mississippi River. While a recent cruise ship outbreak has drawn attention, the article emphasizes that for the U.S. population, the primary risk remains exposure to infected rodents, not human-to-human transmission.

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    What's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week

    wric.com · 2026-06-03

    Federal health officials are monitoring the hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths reported globally. As of May 19, the CDC has not confirmed any U.S. cases of the Andes virus strain connected to this outbreak, and the risk to the American public remains extremely low. Two Virginia residents who were on the same flight as a symptomatic case patient are under public health monitoring. Additionally, the Colorado Department of Public Health recorded the state's first hantavirus death since 2024, unrelated to the cruise ship, likely due to rodent exposure.

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    CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory, urging US clinicians to be aware of potential imported hantavirus cases in connection with the Andes virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, confirmed they are monitoring individuals. Additionally, a Spanish woman on a flight with a symptomatic passenger from the cruise developed symptoms and is under monitoring.

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    MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak - Wikipedia

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    Following the Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, passengers were disembarked and repatriated to numerous countries for quarantine. As of May 15, 2026, former passengers were hospitalized or quarantined in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States, highlighting the international coordination required for the response.

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This report is an aggregated summary of public information for surveillance and awareness purposes only. It is not medical advice. For symptoms, exposure, or clinical decisions, contact a qualified clinician or your local public-health authority.