Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
Ushuaia, ArgentinaConfidence 90%101 affectedJun 1, 2026
Argentina reports a surge of 101 hantavirus cases since June 2025, nearly doubling the previous year, with a tripling mortality rate, linked to climate change and an investigation into a cruise ship outbreak.
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- PrimaryHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
unmc.edu · 2026-06-01
Argentina is experiencing a surge in hantavirus infections, with 101 cases recorded since June 2025, nearly double the previous year, and a tripling mortality rate to about one-third of cases. This rise, linked to climate change expanding the virus's range, comes as officials investigate if Argentina was the source of the deadly cruise ship outbreak that departed from Ushuaia.
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina has seen a significant increase in hantavirus cases, with 101 infections and 32 deaths recorded since July 2025, nearly double the previous year's figures. The country is under scrutiny as the MV Hondius cruise ship, linked to a recent hantavirus outbreak, departed from Ushuaia. Argentine health authorities plan to capture rodents for analysis along the travel routes of a Dutch couple who first showed symptoms, who had visited Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay before boarding the ship. The Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmission, is prevalent in parts of Argentina and Chile.
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers - The Guardian
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina is under global scrutiny as authorities investigate the origin of the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Since July 2025, Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases with 32 deaths, a significant increase compared to previous epidemiological seasons. The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating the hypothesis that transmission occurred before boarding the ship, placing the South American country in the spotlight. To determine where contamination may have occurred, Argentina's health ministry plans to capture rodents for analysis along the route taken by a Dut
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025, which is roughly double the number from the previous year. The mortality rate has nearly tripled, reaching approximately one-third of all cases. This surge is attributed to warming temperatures and extreme weather patterns, which are expanding the virus's range and allowing infected rodents to migrate into previously unaffected regions across Argentina. Officials and experts in Argentina are actively investigating whether the country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has affected an Atlantic cruise ship. The ve
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
washingtonpost.com · 2026-05-06
Officials and experts in Argentina are investigating if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has affected an Atlantic cruise ship. Argentina has experienced a surge in hantavirus cases, with 101 infections reported since June 2025, which is roughly double the caseload from the same period the previous year. This increase is largely attributed to the accelerating effects of climate change, which allows rodents carrying the hantavirus to thrive in more places. The Andes virus, a strain found in South America, can cause a severe and often fatal lung disease known as ha
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
On May 10, 2026, Argentina's health ministry was investigating the source of the MV Hondius outbreak, planning to capture rodents for analysis along the route taken by the Dutch couple who first developed symptoms. The couple had been in Argentina since November 27, making multiple car journeys, including trips to Chile and Uruguay, before boarding the ship on April 1 from Ushuaia. Since July 2025, Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases with 32 deaths, a significant increase from previous epidemiological seasons. Tests on surviving passengers confirmed infection with the Andes strain, wh
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers - The Guardian
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina is under scrutiny as authorities investigate the origin of the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Since July last year, Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases with 32 deaths, a significant increase from previous years. The health ministry plans to capture rodents for analysis along the route taken by the Dutch couple who first developed symptoms, who had traveled extensively in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay before boarding the ship in Ushuaia. Tests confirmed the Andes strain, known for human-to-human transmission, in surviving passengers.
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases and 32 deaths since July last year, a significant increase. Authorities are investigating if the M/V Hondius cruise ship outbreak originated in Argentina, with a focus on the route taken by the initial Dutch couple, including trips to Chile and Uruguay, before boarding in Ushuaia.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina's Health Ministry reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025, a doubling of cases attributed to climate change. The Andes virus, which can spread person-to-person, is responsible. The article also links to a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship that departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, resulting in three deaths (Dutch man, Dutch wife, German woman) and affecting passengers from various countries.
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers - The Guardian
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina is under scrutiny as authorities investigate the origin of the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia. Since July 2025, Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases with 32 deaths, a significant increase from previous years. Tests confirmed the Andes strain, known for human-to-human transmission, in surviving passengers. The health ministry is capturing rodents for analysis along the route taken by the initial Dutch couple, who had traveled across Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers - The Guardian
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
As of May 10, 2026, Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases and 32 deaths since July 2025, a significant increase from previous years. The country is under scrutiny as the M/V Hondius cruise ship, linked to the recent international outbreak, departed from Ushuaia, Argentina. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the infection originated in Argentina, though the province of Tierra del Fuego, where Ushuaia is located, has not had a confirmed hantavirus case in 30 years.
- ReferenceHantavirus cases nearly doubled in Argentina in the past year. Experts say climate change is to blame
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Hantavirus cases in Argentina have almost doubled in the past year, with 101 confirmed cases and 32 deaths since June 2025, marking the highest number of infections since 2018. This surge is attributed to climate change and habitat destruction. The country is also investigating an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, and has been linked to several deaths. Authorities are tracing the movements of a couple who died after traveling extensively in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay before boarding the ship. The Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmiss
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
As of May 27, 2026, a total of 13 cases (eleven confirmed and two probable), including three deaths, have been reported in an Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Since May 13, three additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. Over 600 contacts, including 53% high-risk and 47% low-risk, have been identified across 32 countries, territories, and areas, and are under close monitoring or self-monitoring. The outbreak was first notified to the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 2, 2026, following severe respiratory illness case
- ReferenceWhat to Know About the Recent Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to a Cruise Ship
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
A recent hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, an expedition vessel that departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026, has raised significant concerns. As of current reports, three passengers have died, and one remains in intensive care in Johannesburg, with several additional suspected cases under investigation among passengers and crew. This outbreak is considered unusual due to its occurrence at sea, as hantavirus infections are typically associated with land-based exposure in endemic regions. However, the timing coincides with Argentina's seasonal peak for hantavirus, where recent data
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers - The Guardian
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina's health ministry is investigating the origin of the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, focusing on the movements of the Dutch couple who first showed symptoms. They traveled extensively in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay before boarding the ship in Ushuaia. While the ministry states it's not confirmed the infection occurred in Argentina, the country has seen a rise in hantavirus cases since July last year.
- ReferenceArgentina tourist hotspot denies causing hantavirus outbreak | BBC News - YouTube
youtube.com · 2026-06-01
The Argentinian city of Ushuaia is denying suggestions that it could be the origin of the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Local authorities state that Ushuaia has never registered a hantavirus case in its history. The most plausible scenario is that tourists were exposed in northern Patagonian provinces where the disease is endemic, two to four weeks before their voyage.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina is experiencing a surge in hantavirus cases, with 101 infections reported since June 2025, roughly double the previous year's caseload. The mortality rate has also increased significantly. Public health researchers attribute this rise to the accelerating effects of climate change, which allows rodents carrying the Andes virus to thrive in more places. Officials are investigating if the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak originated in Argentina, specifically around Ushuaia.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Officials and experts in Argentina are investigating if the country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that affected an Atlantic cruise ship. Argentina has seen a surge in hantavirus cases, with 101 infections reported since June 2025, roughly double the caseload from the previous year. This increase is attributed by local public health researchers to the accelerating effects of climate change. The MV Hondius cruise, linked to the outbreak, departed from Ushuaia, Argentina.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Argentina has reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025, a figure approximately double that of the previous year, with the mortality rate nearly tripling to about one-third of cases. Officials and experts in Argentina are investigating if the country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia. Public health researchers attribute the surge in cases to the accelerating effects of climate change, with warming temperatures and extreme weather patterns expanding the virus's range and allowing infected rodents to migrate into previo
- ReferenceAndes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship - Epidemiological update
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
On May 2, 2026, a cluster of severe respiratory illness was reported on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying passengers and crew from 23 countries. The causative agent was identified as Andes hantavirus. As of May 26, 2026, there were 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable) and 3 deaths associated with the outbreak. The ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026, and traveled across the South Atlantic, stopping at various remote locations, including Antarctica, South Georgia Island, Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena, and Ascension Island. The Andes virus is unique among ha
- ReferenceWhat to Know About the Recent Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to a Cruise Ship | NETEC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, an expedition vessel that departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026, has led to three passenger deaths and one in intensive care in Johannesburg. Several other suspected cases are under investigation. This outbreak is unusual due to its occurrence at sea, with investigators suspecting environmental exposure to rodents during embarkation or on board. The Andes virus, known for rare person-to-person transmission, is suspected.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates) - Forbes
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Forbes reported on May 29, 2026, that Argentine officials suggested the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship might have originated from a bird-watching outing in Ushuaia, Argentina, where a deceased Dutch couple may have been exposed to rodents. Health officials confirmed the deadly Andes strain, known for person-to-person transmission. Countries like Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay are investigating the outbreak's origin, while a new suspected case was identified in a British man on Tristan da Cunha.
- ReferenceWhat to Know About the Recent Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to a Cruise Ship | NETEC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, an expedition vessel that departed Ushuaia, Argentina in March 2026, has been linked to a cluster of infections. As of May 5, three passengers have died, one remains in intensive care in Johannesburg, and several suspected cases are under investigation. This outbreak is unusual due to its occurrence at sea, as hantavirus is typically associated with land-based exposure. The Andes virus, known for rare person-to-person transmission, is suspected.
- ReferenceWhat to Know About the Recent Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to a Cruise Ship | NETEC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, which departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026, has led to a cluster of infections, including three deaths. One patient remains in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa. This outbreak is unusual for occurring at sea, as hantavirus is typically land-based. Investigators suspect environmental exposure, possibly from rodent contamination during embarkation or on the vessel.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina has reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025, with a mortality rate nearly tripling to about one-third of cases. This surge is linked to warming temperatures and extreme weather expanding the virus's range. The country is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed Ushuaia in March 2026.
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers - The Guardian
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Published May 10, 2026, this Guardian article focuses on Argentina's role in the MV Hondius outbreak. It notes that Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases since June 2025, with 32 deaths, a significant increase. Scientists are investigating if the initial infection of the Dutch couple on the cruise ship occurred in Argentina, Chile, or Uruguay before boarding in Ushuaia. The article highlights that the Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmission, is found mainly in parts of Argentina and Chile.
- 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey | The Transmission | University of Nebraska Medical Center
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
This article from May 6, 2026, highlights a surge in hantavirus cases in Argentina, with 101 infections and 32 deaths since June 2025, roughly double the previous year. This rise is linked to climate change expanding the virus's range. It connects this to the MV Hondius outbreak, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, noting Argentina consistently has the highest incidence in Latin America.
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers - The Guardian
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina's health ministry plans to capture rodents for analysis along the route taken by a Dutch couple who first developed hantavirus symptoms, to determine where contamination on the MV Hondius cruise ship may have occurred. The couple traveled extensively in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay before boarding the ship in Ushuaia on April 1. The ministry has reiterated that it is not confirmed that the infection occurred in Argentina.
- ReferenceWhat to Know About the Recent Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to a Cruise Ship
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
A recent hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, an expedition vessel that departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026, has been linked to a cluster of hantavirus infections among passengers. As of current reports, three passengers have died, one remains in intensive care in Johannesburg, and several additional suspected cases are under investigation among passengers and crew. This outbreak is unusual because of where it occurred—at sea—though its timing coincides with Argentina's seasonal peak.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey - Houston Chronicle
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Officials in Argentina are investigating if the country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship, the MV Hondius. Argentina has reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025, double the previous year, with a higher mortality rate. The Andes virus, found in South America, can cause severe lung disease and is the only hantavirus known to spread person-to-person. Three deaths occurred on the cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina.
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fc6be0d20d10aef6 - ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
wral.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina is experiencing a surge in hantavirus cases, with 101 infections reported since June 2025, roughly double the previous year, and a mortality rate of nearly one-third. This increase is linked to climate change. The Andes virus, which can cause severe Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and is known for rare person-to-person transmission, is the strain circulating. The country is also investigating if it was the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship that departed from Ushuaia.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina is experiencing a surge of hantavirus cases, with 101 infections reported since June 2025, roughly double the previous year, and a mortality rate of nearly one-third. This rise is linked to climate change and expanding rodent ranges. The Andes virus, which can cause severe lung disease, was detected in passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship that departed from Ushuaia. A case was also reported in Bariloche, Río Negro Province.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina is experiencing a surge in hantavirus cases, with 101 infections reported since June 2025, roughly double the caseload of the previous year. The Andes virus, prevalent in South America, has a mortality rate of nearly a third of cases. This increase is linked to climate change, and authorities are investigating a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that departed from Ushuaia. A case was reported in Bariloche, Río Negro Province, and an alert was issued for Buenos Aires province.
- ReferenceChile, Argentina report rise in deadly hantavirus cases
accuweather.com · 2026-05-08
Both Chile and Argentina are reporting a sustained increase in hantavirus infections, with Chile confirming 39 cases and a 33% fatality rate in 2026, surpassing 2025 totals. Argentina's National Epidemiological Bulletin reported 42 confirmed cases this year. The situation has become an international health alert following the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina.
- ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers
theguardian.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases and 32 deaths since July last year, an increase from previous epidemiological seasons. The Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmission, is at the center of an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia. Argentine health officials are investigating the movements of a Dutch couple who first developed symptoms, including trips to Chile and Uruguay, before boarding the ship.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
latimes.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina is experiencing a surge in hantavirus cases, with 101 infections reported since June 2025, double the previous year, and a tripling of the mortality rate to about one-third of cases. This increase is linked to climate change, which expands the range of rodents carrying the virus. The Andes virus, found in South America, causes severe hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The article also mentions an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina. Argentine officials are investigating where infected passengers traveled before boarding. Additionally, the mounta
- ReferenceWhat to Know About the Recent Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to a Cruise Ship | NETEC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
A recent hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, an expedition vessel that departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026, has been linked to a cluster of infections among passengers. As of current reports, three passengers have died, and one remains in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- ReferenceHantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina's Health Ministry reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025, roughly double the caseload from the previous year, with a mortality rate of nearly a third of cases. The Andes virus, prevalent in South America, causes a severe and often fatal lung disease. Authorities are investigating the source of infection among passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina. Experts suggest climate change, leading to extreme weather patterns, is contributing to the virus's spread by impacting rodent populations and their habitats.
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93dc570ce6afe806 - ReferenceHantavirus cases nearly doubled in Argentina in the past year. Experts say climate change is to blame
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Hantavirus cases in Argentina have almost doubled in the past year, with 101 confirmed cases and 32 deaths since June 2025, marking the highest number of infections since 2018. This surge is attributed to climate change and habitat destruction, which increase human exposure to infected rodents. Authorities are also tracing the movements of a couple who died after an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia. The Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmission, is linked to the outbreak. Four geographic regions of Argentina are historically high-risk areas for c
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84f8f22d52a977a2 - ReferenceArgentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers
theguardian.com · 2026-06-02
Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases and 32 deaths since July last year, an increase from previous epidemiological seasons. The country is under scrutiny as authorities investigate if it was the source of the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, which has been linked to multiple infections and fatalities. Tests on surviving passengers confirmed infection with the Andes strain, the only hantavirus known for human-to-human spread, found mainly in parts of Argentina and Chile. However, Argentinian scientists who have studied the virus for decades suggest that despite a slight recent increase,
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