Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country - World Health Organization (WHO)
Ushuaia, ArgentinaConfidence 95%8 affectedJun 1, 2026
The World Health Organization announced a cluster of eight hantavirus cases, including three deaths, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, prompting international contact tracing.
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- PrimaryHantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country - World Health Organization (WHO)
who.int · 2026-06-01
On May 8, 2026, the World Health Organization reported a cluster of eight hantavirus cases, including three deaths, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Six cases were laboratory-confirmed as Andes virus. The outbreak prompted international contact tracing and monitoring efforts, with two medical evacuation flights carrying symptomatic patients to the Netherlands. The ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026, and carried passengers from 23 countries.
- ReferenceRequest for information (RFI): Hantavirus cases reported on a cruise ship from Argentina; three deaths and multiple cases - BEACON
beacon.org · 2026-06-01
A BEACON report from May 3, 2026, detailed the early stages of the MV Hondius cruise ship hantavirus outbreak. Three passengers had died, and one British citizen was in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ship departed Ushuaia, Argentina. The WHO confirmed one laboratory-confirmed hantavirus case and five additional suspected cases among passengers and crew. The report also noted that Argentina had 86 confirmed hantavirus cases in 2025 with a 33% case fatality rate, and the central region (Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, and Entre Ríos) was in outbreak status during the 2025–2026 season.
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory on May 8, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about a new cluster of hantavirus disease cases caused by the Andes virus, linked to a cruise ship. While the risk of broad spread to the United States is considered extremely unlikely, clinicians should be aware of potential imported cases. As of May 8, eight cases (six confirmed, two suspected), including three deaths, were reported by WHO. The cruise ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026, with 147 people from 23 countries.
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform clinicians and health departments about a new cluster of hantavirus disease cases caused by Andes virus, linked to a cruise ship. As of May 8, 2026, WHO reported eight cases (six confirmed and two suspected), including three deaths. Investigations are ongoing to assess exposure risk for American passengers who were on the MV Hondius, which departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026.
- ReferenceHantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country - World Health Organization (WHO)
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
On May 2, 2026, the World Health Organization was notified of a cluster of severe acute respiratory illness cases, including two deaths and one critically ill passenger, aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 8, eight cases, including three deaths, were reported, with six confirmed as Andes virus. The ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026, and carried passengers and crew from 23 countries.
- ReferenceHantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
On May 2, 2026, the World Health Organization was notified of a cluster of severe respiratory illness on the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 4, seven cases (two confirmed and five suspected), including three deaths, were reported. The vessel departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026, and cases were identified after passengers disembarked in various locations, including South Africa and Cabo Verde. The onset of illness occurred between April 6 and 28, 2026, characterized by fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, and rapid progression to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Invest
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
who.int · 2026-06-02
A cluster of hantavirus cases, caused by the Andes virus, has been reported among passengers and crew of the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, in March/April 2026. As of May 27, 2026, there are 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable), including three deaths. The outbreak is notable for occurring at sea and for involving the Andes strain, which can transmit person-to-person, though this is rare. Contact tracing is ongoing across multiple countries, including South Africa, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Ge
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
who.int · 2026-06-02
The World Health Organization reported on May 28, 2026, that the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has grown to 13 cases, including 11 confirmed and 2 probable, with three deaths. New confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. Contact tracing is ongoing across 32 countries for over 600 contacts. The risk to the global population is assessed as low. The outbreak originated from a vessel that departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026. Cases have been evacuated to various locations, including South Africa, and contact tracing efforts exte
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory on May 8, 2026, to inform clinicians and health departments about a new multi-country cluster of hantavirus disease cases caused by the Andes virus. As of that date, eight cases (six confirmed and two suspected), including three deaths, were reported. The advisory emphasized the potential for imported cases into the United States, although the risk of broad spread is considered extremely unlikely. Investigations are ongoing to assess exposure risks for American passengers from the cruise ship that departed from Ushuaia, Argentina.
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