Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
ArgentinaConfidence 95%13 affectedToday
The World Health Organization reported an Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship, resulting in 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable) and three deaths. New cases were identified in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain, with over 600 contacts being traced across 32 countries.
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- PrimaryHantavirus 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).
- ReferenceArgentina MOH: Statement and Special Report On Recent Hantavirus Activity
afludiary.blogspot.com · 2026-05-01
Argentina's Ministry of Health is monitoring hantavirus cases related to the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from an Argentine port. As of May 5, 2026, 42 new cases have been reported nationwide this year, bringing the total to 101 since July 2025. Most cases are concentrated in the Central region, with Buenos Aires Province reporting 42. Tierra del Fuego, the departure province, has no history of hantavirus.
- ReferenceHantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country - World Health Organization (WHO)
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on May 8, 2026, an update on the hantavirus cluster linked to a Dutch-flagged cruise ship. Since the previous report on May 4, three suspected cases were confirmed, and one additional confirmed case was reported. As of May 8, the epidemiological curve shows Andes hantavirus cases, with the working hypothesis that the first case acquired the infection through environmental exposure in Argentina prior to boarding. Current evidence suggests subsequent human-to-human transmission onboard the ship. Hantavirus infections are relatively uncommon globally
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