Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
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A WHO Disease Outbreak News report updates on the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship, reporting 13 cases and three deaths, with new cases confirmed in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain.
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- PrimaryHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
who.int · 2026-06-01
This is the fourth WHO Disease Outbreak News report on the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship. As of May 27, 2026, a total of 13 cases, including three deaths, have been reported, with additional confirmed cases in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. The outbreak is believed to have originated from a case acquiring infection prior to boarding in South America, with subsequent human-to-human transmission onboard the ship.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
who.int · 2026-06-01
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on May 28, 2026, that the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship has resulted in 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable) and three deaths as of May 27. New confirmed cases were identified in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. The Andes virus, endemic in South America (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay), is known for limited human-to-human transmission. Over 600 contacts across 32 countries are being traced and monitored. Passengers disembarked in Saint Helena, Ascension, Praia (Cabo Verde), and Tenerife (Spain).
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