What's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week
Virginia, United StatesConfidence 85%8 affected2 days ago
Federal health officials are monitoring an ongoing hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has caused three deaths. Separately, Colorado reported a new hantavirus death, and four residents from Virginia and Maryland are being monitored after potential exposure.
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wsls.com · 2026-05-29
On May 29, 2026, 10 News reported that federal health officials are monitoring the hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has caused three deaths. No US cases of the Andes strain from this outbreak have been confirmed. Separately, Colorado recorded its first hantavirus death since 2024, linked to rodent exposure and unrelated to the cruise ship. Two Virginia residents and two Maryland residents are being monitored after potential contact with a symptomatic case patient during international air travel.
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