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OutbreakPublished Jun 1 · 2026AI-classified · awaiting human verification

Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations

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Tenerife, SpainConfidence 95%13 affectedJun 1, 2026

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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    Hantavirus 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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    Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations

    vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

    As of May 27, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a total of 13 cases (eleven confirmed, two probable), including three deaths, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. New confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. Contact tracing was ongoing across 32 countries, with passengers having disembarked in locations such as Saint Helena, Ascension Island, Praia (Cabo Verde), and Tenerife (Spain).

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