2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN - CDC
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The CDC issued a Health Advisory announcing a multi-country hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship, with eight cases and three deaths reported by WHO, and providing guidance to clinicians.
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cdc.gov · 2026-06-01
The CDC issued a Health Advisory on May 8, 2026, regarding a multi-country hantavirus cluster caused by Andes virus on a cruise ship. As of this date, WHO reported eight cases, including three deaths. The advisory informs clinicians and health departments about case identification, testing, and biosafety, noting the potential for imported cases to the US, though broad spread is unlikely.
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN - CDC
cdc.gov · 2026-05-08
The CDC issued a Health Advisory on May 8, 2026, regarding a new cluster of Andes virus cases linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. As of this date, WHO reported eight cases (six confirmed, two suspected), including three deaths. The cruise ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, and visited several remote locations. The CDC is monitoring US passengers and contacts, though the risk of broad spread in the US is considered extremely unlikely.
- ReferenceHantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country
who.int · 2026-06-01
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on May 13, 2026, the third Disease Outbreak News update on the hantavirus cluster linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Since the last report on May 8, two additional confirmed cases were reported from France and Spain. An inconclusive result was also noted for a case in the United States. As of May 13, a total of 11 cases (eight confirmed, one inconclusive, and two probable), including three deaths, have been reported. All confirmed cases are for Andes virus (ANDV) infection and were passengers on board the MV Hondius. Hantaviruses are associated
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