Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, ArgentinaConfidence 95%7 affectedJun 1, 2026
WHO announced a cluster of seven severe respiratory illness cases, including three deaths, on a cruise ship that departed Ushuaia, Argentina, with one patient evacuated to South Africa.
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- PrimaryHantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country
who.int · 2026-06-01
On May 2, 2026, WHO was notified of a cluster of severe respiratory illness on a cruise ship. As of May 4, seven cases (two confirmed, five suspected), including three deaths, were identified. The vessel departed Ushuaia, Argentina, and traveled across the South Atlantic, with one patient medically evacuated to South Africa.
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN - CDC
cdc.gov · 2026-06-01
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory on May 8, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about a new cluster of Andes virus cases linked to a cruise ship. While the risk of broad spread to the United States is considered extremely unlikely, clinicians should be aware of potential imported cases. The advisory summarizes recommendations for case identification, testing, and biosafety. The outbreak originated on the MV Hondius, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, and traveled across the South Atlantic. As of May 8, eight cases, including three deaths, had been r
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on May 28, 2026, the fourth update on the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 27, a total of 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable), including three deaths, have been reported. New confirmed cases were identified in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. The outbreak originated from the MV Hondius, which departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026. The Andes virus is known for its rare human-to-human transmission.
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 8, 2026, concerning a new cluster of Andes virus hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship. The advisory informs clinicians and health departments about the potential for imported cases, though the risk of broad spread in the U.S. is considered extremely unlikely. As of May 8, WHO reported eight cases, including three deaths, with all confirmed cases identified as Andes virus. The cruise departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026.
- ReferenceHantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
On May 2, 2026, the WHO was notified of a cluster of severe respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship, MV Hondius. As of May 4, seven cases (two confirmed, five suspected) and three deaths were reported. The ship departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026, and traveled across the South Atlantic, with cases having onset between April 6 and 28. Investigations are ongoing, and public health measures are being coordinated internationally.
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