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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- Primary2026 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.
- ReferenceAndes 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.
- Reference2026 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.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceAndes 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus 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
- ReferenceReported 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.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceHEALTH 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus 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.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceSuper El Niño Could Mean More US Hantavirus Cases This Summer - Newsweek
news.google.com · 2026-06-01
Super El Niño Could Mean More US Hantavirus Cases This Summer Newsweek
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceCDC 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
- ReferenceCDC 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
- ReferenceAndes 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
- ReferenceAndes 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus 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.
- Reference2026 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus-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.
- ReferenceAmid Ebola, Hantavirus Outbreaks, Democrats Decry Trump’s Health Cuts - KFF Health News
news.google.com · 2026-06-01
Amid Ebola, Hantavirus Outbreaks, Democrats Decry Trump’s Health Cuts KFF Health News
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 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 on the M/V Hondius cruise ship, reported to WHO on May 2, 2026, 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 this is rare and typically associated with prolonged close contact. As of May 18, no confirmed cases linked to the cruise ship outbreak ha
- ReferenceHantavirus Outbreak: Prompt Infection Prevention - CleanLink
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
- ReferenceSuper 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
- ReferenceAbout 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
- ReferenceCDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993
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
- ReferenceHantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention and How It Spreads - Stony Brook Medicine Health News
stonybrookmedicine.edu · 2026-06-01
On May 4, 2026, Stony Brook Medicine Health News provided an overview of hantavirus, prompted by the cruise ship outbreak. The article clarifies that hantavirus infections are rare in the U.S., with 890 cases reported since 1993, primarily spread through contact with infected rodent excretions. It outlines symptoms, prevention methods like safe cleanup of mouse droppings using bleach, and stresses the importance of early medical attention for severe cases.
- ReferenceCDC Health Update 2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection - GovDelivery
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
GovDelivery distributed a CDC Health Update on May 19, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about testing for suspected hantavirus infections, including the Andes virus. The update reiterated that the Andes virus, endemic to South America, is the only hantavirus known to spread from person to person. While the cruise ship outbreak raised concerns about potential imported cases into the United States, the CDC emphasized that the risk to the American public remains extremely low. Missouri health care providers were specifically advised to contact their local public health agency or
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
emergency.cdc.gov · 2026-06-01
On May 18, 2026, the CDC issued a Health Update via its Health Alert Network, informing clinicians and health departments about available testing for suspected hantavirus infections, including the Andes virus. The update reiterated that while the Andes virus, endemic to South America, is known for person-to-person spread, no confirmed U.S. cases associated with the cruise ship outbreak had been reported as of that date, keeping the overall risk to the American public extremely low. It also mentioned that hantavirus infections are more frequent in spring and summer.
- ReferenceHantavirus explained: What to know after the cruise ship outbreak - Harvard Health
health.harvard.edu · 2026-06-01
On May 6, 2026, Harvard Health published an article explaining hantavirus in the context of the cruise ship outbreak. It highlights that while human-to-human spread of hantavirus is unusual, the Andes virus strain involved in the current outbreak may rarely transmit between people. The article also revisits the 1993 Four Corners outbreak in the US, attributing it to increased rodent populations after environmental changes, and emphasizes that deer mice are the main hosts for the Sin Nombre virus.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceThe Hantavirus Outbreak Is a Test Case for the U.S. Public Health Response - KFF
kff.org · 2026-05-12
KFF reported on May 12, 2026, that the Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with 11 cases (9 confirmed, 2 probable) and 3 deaths, is serving as a test case for the U.S. public health response. At least 18 Americans were repatriated, with one testing positive for hantavirus infection and another showing symptoms. The article discussed the CDC's response timeline and public communication challenges, while reiterating that the risk of widespread transmission in the U.S. remains low.
- ReferenceHantavirus explained: What to know after the cruise ship outbreak - Harvard Health
health.harvard.edu · 2026-05-06
Harvard Health published an article on May 6, 2026, explaining hantavirus in the context of the cruise ship outbreak. It highlighted that human-to-human spread of the Andes virus, though unusual, may have occurred on the MV Hondius, where seven people became ill and three died. The article also revisited the 1993 Four Corners outbreak in the US Southwest, emphasizing the rarity of the disease and the low public risk, while advising on prevention through rodent control.
- ReferenceCDC tightens home monitoring guidance for high-risk hantavirus contacts
washingtonpost.com · 2026-05-15
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tightened its guidance for Americans at highest risk of exposure to the hantavirus outbreak from the cruise ship. High-risk contacts are now instructed to stay home, limit contact with others, avoid visitors, and coordinate essential travel with health departments, with twice-daily in-person monitoring.
- ReferenceCDC Updates Hantavirus Disease Surveillance Data in the U.S. Through 2023
cdc.gov · 2026-06-01
As of the end of 2023, 890 cases of hantavirus disease have been reported in the United States since surveillance began in 1993. These include laboratory-confirmed cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and non-pulmonary hantavirus infection. The CDC provides a map showing the distribution of cases by state, noting that county-level data is not provided to protect patient identities. Surveillance began and is primarily concentrated in the Four Corners region of the Southwest.
- ReferenceNewsweek 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.
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The CDC issued a Health Update on May 18, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about testing for suspected hantavirus infection, including the Andes virus. The Andes virus, endemic to South America, is the only hantavirus known to spread person-to-person. While an outbreak on a cruise ship raised concerns about imported cases to the US, no confirmed cases associated with the cruise have been reported in the United States as of May 18, and the overall risk to the American public remains extremely low. The CDC and state health departments are monitoring US passengers and air travel
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak reduced to 10 cases as ship passengers return to home countries
cidrap.umn.edu · 2026-06-01
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 15, 2026, that the number of reported hantavirus cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship was reduced from 11 to 10. This reduction followed the negative test result of a passenger from the United States who had an inconclusive test previously. Eight cases are confirmed, and two are probable.
- ReferenceAndes 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.
- ReferenceFrom 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease
en.as.com · 2026-05-14
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.
- ReferenceHantavirus cruise: 41 people in the United States being monitored as investigation into outbreak source continues | Live Science
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Live Science reported on May 9, 2026, that 41 people in the United States are being monitored following exposure to hantavirus on a cruise ship. Two Singapore residents from the same ship tested negative but remain quarantined due to the virus's long incubation period. The WHO confirmed eight cases related to the cruise ship outbreak.
- ReferenceHantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention and How It Spreads
health.stonybrookmedicine.edu · 2026-05-04
Stony Brook Medicine Health News published on May 4, 2026, provides general information on hantavirus, prompted by the recent cruise ship outbreak. The article details how the virus spreads, primarily through contact with infected rodent waste, and outlines symptoms and prevention strategies. It notes that hantavirus infections are uncommon in the US, with 890 documented cases since 1993.
- ReferenceAndes 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 a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, reported on May 2, 2026. The Andes virus, endemic in South America, causes Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). As of May 19, no confirmed cases of Andes virus linked to this outbreak have been reported in the United States, and the risk to the American public remains extremely low. The CDC has issued health advisories for clinicians regarding testing for potential infection.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceSuper El Niño Could Mean More US Hantavirus Cases This Summer - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-06-01
Newsweek reported on June 1, 2026, that a potential 'super El Niño' developing in the Pacific could increase the risk of hantavirus infections in parts of the United States this summer. This is due to the phenomenon potentially fueling rodent populations, which carry the disease. The article highlights that any increased risk in the US would likely involve the Sin Nombre virus, the primary hantavirus strain in North America, rather than the Andes strain linked to the recent cruise ship outbreak. Public health experts emphasize that infections remain rare and preventable with basic precautions
- Reference18 Americans exposed to Hantavirus to go home - WTHR
news.google.com · 2026-06-01
18 Americans exposed to Hantavirus to go home WTHR
- ReferenceAmerican who was exposed to hantavirus says he will remain in quarantine - Good Morning America
news.google.com · 2026-06-01
American who was exposed to hantavirus says he will remain in quarantine Good Morning America
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship
hhs.nd.gov · 2026-06-01
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
- ReferenceReported Cases of Hantavirus Disease - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
This CDC page provides an overview of hantavirus disease surveillance in the United States, noting that as of the end of 2023, 890 cases have been reported since 1993. It details the history of surveillance, starting with an outbreak in the Four Corners region in 1993, and explains the expansion of reporting to include both Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and non-pulmonary infections. The data is reported by state to protect patient identities.
- ReferenceReported Cases of Hantavirus Disease - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
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.
- ReferenceCDC 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 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.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The CDC issued an update on May 19, 2026, regarding the deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The CDC is actively responding to the situation, but as of this date, no cases of Andes virus related to this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States. The agency emphasizes that the risk of a pandemic and the overall risk to the American public remains extremely low.
- ReferenceHantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention and How It Spreads - Stony Brook Medicine Health News
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Stony Brook Medicine published an article on May 4, 2026, addressing public concerns about hantavirus following the cruise ship outbreak. It emphasizes that hantavirus infections are rare in the US, with 890 cases reported between 1993 and late 2023. The article details how the virus spreads primarily through contact with infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva, leading to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). It advises on safe cleaning practices for rodent droppings and seeking medical attention for flu-like symptoms after potential rodent exposure.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates) - Forbes
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Forbes reported on May 29, 2026, on the ongoing situation with hantavirus patients linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 8, there were nine confirmed or suspected cases. The article details several confirmed cases, including a 70-year-old Dutch man who died aboard, his 69-year-old wife who died after disembarking and tested positive for Andes strain, and a German woman who died aboard. Other confirmed cases include a French national, a Spanish national, a Dutch passenger, a British passenger, and a Swiss man. An American passenger initially reported with a mild case later tested nega
- ReferenceCDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network advisory to clinicians, urging awareness of the potential for imported hantavirus cases linked to the Andes virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. Despite this, the agency emphasized that the risk of broad spread in the U.S. is considered "extremely unlikely at this time." Clinicians were advised to include hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the differential diagnosis for symptomatic patients with relevant epidemiologic risk factors, such as close contact with a symptomatic person with Andes virus. The CDC also rec
- ReferenceAbout Andes Virus | Hantavirus
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus carried by wild rodents in parts of South America. The primary mode of transmission to humans is through exposure to infected rodents, particularly long-tailed rice rats found in Argentina and Chile. Andes virus can cause a severe respiratory disease known as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Unlike most hantaviruses, the Andes virus is the only known type capable of spreading person-to-person, though this transmission is rare and typically limited to close contacts. It is im
- ReferenceNew hantavirus cases detected in the US as officials try to prevent spread - YouTube
youtube.com · 2026-06-01
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.
- ReferenceKorea Says Hantavirus Risk Low Despite US Cruise Ship Outbreak - Seoul Economic Daily
en.sedaily.com · 2026-05-08
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has stated that the risk of hantavirus infection in Korea is low, despite the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activating an emergency response system for an outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship. The CDC's response is at Level 3, its lowest tier. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged cruise ship, with three deaths reported so far, including a Dutch couple and a German national. The identified "Andes variant" of hantavirus is known for its rare human-to-human transmission. The KDCA advises travelers t
- ReferenceHantavirus headlines are back: What you need to know
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
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
- ReferenceCDC says 41 across U.S. being monitored for hantavirus | AHA News
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
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.
- ReferenceEpidemiological 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
- ReferenceCases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
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.
- ReferenceHantavirus cruise: 41 people in the United States being monitored as investigation into outbreak source continues
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
A cluster of hantavirus cases struck the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius. As a result, 41 people in the United States are being monitored for potential hantavirus exposure. Fifteen American citizens and one British national who were on the ship have been transported to a quarantine facility in Nebraska for assessment, while several other Americans who disembarked earlier are being monitored in other states. Public health authorities' investigations into the outbreak source are ongoing.
- ReferenceHantavirus Safety Guide 2026: Symptoms, Prevention & Outbreak Facts
napervillehwclinic.com · 2026-06-01
Naperville Health & Wellness Clinic published a safety guide on May 21, 2026, addressing the recent hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship. The guide emphasizes that while the news is concerning, the risk to the general American public remains 'extremely low.' It explains how hantavirus spreads (primarily through rodent contact, with Andes virus being the exception for person-to-person spread) and outlines symptoms and when to seek emergency care. The article notes that there is no specific vaccine or cure, but early supportive care, including mechanical ventilation and ECMO, can improve survival
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2b9df5cb91082677 - ReferenceCDC Releases Hantavirus Guidance: What to Know and What to Do - ISMIE
ismie.com · 2026-06-01
ISMIE Mutual, a medical liability insurer, reported on May 26, 2026, on the CDC's new health advisory regarding the Andes strain of hantavirus, prompted by the cruise ship outbreak. The guidance emphasizes that while the risk of broad spread in the US is low, clinicians should be aware of potential imported cases. It highlights the 38% case fatality rate of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), the person-to-person transmission capability of Andes virus, and the difficulty of early diagnosis due to flu-like symptoms.
- ReferenceFive things to know about hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine expert
med.stanford.edu · 2026-05-12
A Stanford Medicine expert provided insights on May 12, 2026, following the cruise ship outbreak. The article highlights that the Andes virus, unlike North American strains, can spread person-to-person, as seen in a 2018-2019 Argentine outbreak. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) has a high fatality rate (35% in the US), with early flu-like symptoms rapidly progressing to severe pneumonia. There are no approved vaccines or specific antiviral therapies, with treatment focusing on supportive care.
- ReferenceHantavirus Outbreak 2026 | Johns Hopkins Medicine
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Johns Hopkins Medicine provided an overview of the 2026 hantavirus outbreak on May 14, 2026, confirming it was caused by the Andes virus, which can spread person-to-person. The outbreak, first reported to WHO on May 2, involved a cruise ship that departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, and visited remote areas. As of May 12, 11 cases (nine confirmed, two suspected) and three deaths were reported. The risk to the US public is considered extremely low, but prevention strategies focus on avoiding exposure to infected rodents.
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The CDC issued a Health Update on May 18, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about available testing for suspected hantavirus infections, including Andes virus. While the overall risk to the American public from the cruise ship outbreak remains extremely low, the CDC and state health departments are monitoring US passengers and air travel contacts.
- ReferenceWHO head tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases - The Guardian
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
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
- ReferenceWhat Long Term Care Leaders Should Know About the CDC Hantavirus Alert - AHCA/NCAL
ahcancal.org · 2026-06-01
An advisory for long-term care facilities regarding the CDC's hantavirus alert clarifies that the overall risk to the American public remains very low. The current concern is tied to the cruise ship outbreak, not widespread US transmission, and facilities are reminded to reinforce rodent control practices.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
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.
- ReferenceCDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
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.
- ReferenceSome hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to US to finish quarantine - RNZ
news.google.com · 2026-06-02
Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to US to finish quarantine RNZ
- ReferenceCDC informs clinicians of available testing for suspected hantavirus infection | AHA News
aha.org · 2026-06-02
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update on May 18, 2026, to inform clinicians about available testing for suspected hantavirus infection, including Andes virus. This follows a CDC advisory issued May 8 regarding the cruise ship outbreak. The update includes several recommendations for clinicians.
- ReferenceHantavirus cruise: 41 people in the United States being monitored as investigation into outbreak source continues | Live Science
livescience.com · 2026-06-02
Live Science reported on May 9, 2026, that two Singapore residents who were on board the MV Hondius cruise ship and on the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case tested negative for the virus. Singapore's Communicable Diseases Agency confirmed that multiple samples collected from the individuals did not detect hantavirus, including the Andes virus. They are undergoing a monitoring period of 45 days.
- ReferenceHantavirus 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).
- ReferenceCases 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.
- ReferenceWhat'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.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
The CDC is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. The Andes virus, endemic to South America, causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and is the only hantavirus known to spread person-to-person. As of May 19, no confirmed cases of Andes virus from this outbreak have been reported in the United States, and the risk to the American public remains extremely low.
- ReferenceCDC 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
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network update to inform clinicians and health departments about testing for suspected hantavirus infection, including Andes virus, due to the cruise ship outbreak. While the risk to the American public is considered extremely low, the CDC is monitoring U.S. passengers and contacts. The advisory emphasizes that Andes virus is the only hantavirus known for person-to-person spread.
- ReferenceFrom US to Singapore, countries race to track hantavirus - CNN
news.google.com · 2026-05-07
From US to Singapore, countries race to track hantavirus CNN
- ReferenceASPR Responds to the 2026 Hantavirus Outbreak
aspr.hhs.gov · 2026-06-02
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is supporting the response to the 2026 hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, focusing on the safe return of Americans and public health protection. ASPR, as the national lead under Emergency Support Function 8, works with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners. The overall risk to the American public from the Andes variant of hantavirus remains extremely low, as person-to-person transmission is rare and limited to close-contact settings.
- ReferenceThe hantavirus is in the United States. Here’s what we know - WSMV
news.google.com · 2026-05-11
The hantavirus is in the United States. Here’s what we know WSMV
- ReferenceFrom 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.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
The CDC is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. The Andes virus causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). As of May 19, no cases of Andes virus related to this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States, and the risk to the American public is considered extremely low.
- ReferenceExperimental 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
- ReferenceCDC Releases Hantavirus Guidance: What to Know and What to Do - ISMIE
ismie.com · 2026-06-02
ISMIE reported on May 26, 2026, that the CDC released new guidance on the Andes strain of hantavirus following a cruise ship outbreak that resulted in at least three deaths. The advisory aims to inform doctors about potential imported cases, despite the risk of broad spread in the U.S. being extremely unlikely. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) has an estimated case fatality rate of 38%. Unlike other hantaviruses, the Andes virus can spread between humans, typically requiring close, prolonged contact with a symptomatic individual or their body fluids. Recommendations for healthcare profess
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus
cdc.gov · 2026-06-02
The CDC is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. The Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, can lead to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a severe and potentially deadly lung disease. As of May 19, no cases of Andes virus related to this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States, and the risk of a pandemic and the overall risk to the American public and travelers is considered extremely low. The CDC continues to monitor the rapidly evolving situation and will update information as it changes.
- ReferenceHantavirus 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
- ReferenceReported 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
- ReferenceHANTAVIRUS 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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25c54dd1357a9d43 - ReferenceCases 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]
- ReferenceMV 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.
- ReferenceSuper 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.
- ReferenceKorea 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.
- ReferenceReported 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.
- ReferenceNebraska Medicine/UNMC asked to monitor U.S. citizens from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak - University of Nebraska Medical Center
news.google.com · 2026-05-10
Nebraska Medicine/UNMC asked to monitor U.S. citizens from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak University of Nebraska Medical Center
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fe3a80f5923832e8 - ReferenceWhat'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.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceUS 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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c964eaee36bdc5df - ReferenceWhat'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
- ReferenceKorea 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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b1555fb0b4ee9e7a - ReferenceWhat'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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c2806ff4a5af260d - ReferenceEpidemiological 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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9ecd5fdbfef88a91 - ReferenceWhat'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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e9f5a672b2264be4 - ReferenceFrom 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.
- ReferenceCases 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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bfda9471e4a5f20f - ReferenceWhat'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.
- ReferenceCDC 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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