2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
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The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) update for clinicians and health departments on hantavirus testing, monitoring US passengers for a cruise ship outbreak, and assessing low risk in the US.
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- Primary2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) update on May 18, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about available testing for suspected hantavirus infections, including the Andes virus. While an Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship was reported to WHO on May 2, no confirmed cases associated with this outbreak have been reported in the United States as of May 18, keeping the overall risk to the American public extremely low. The CDC and state health departments are monitoring U.S. passengers and air travel contacts.
- ReferenceAmid Ebola, Hantavirus Outbreaks, Democrats Decry Trump's Health Cuts
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Following the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak and an Ebola outbreak, US Democrats and infectious disease leaders are criticizing the administration's public health policies and budget cuts. The hantavirus cluster on the cruise ship, which originated in Argentina, has resulted in 11 infected passengers and three deaths, with the Andes virus strain capable of person-to-person transmission.
- ReferenceMV Hondius hantavirus outbreak - Wikipedia
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Wikipedia's entry on the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, updated as of May 22, 2026, details the Andes virus infection on the Dutch cruise ship, which began in April 2026. It reports 10 confirmed and 2 suspected cases, with 3 deaths. Passengers were repatriated and quarantined in numerous countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States, following the ship's departure from Ushuaia, Argentina.
- ReferenceCDC informs clinicians of available testing for suspected hantavirus infection
aha.org · 2026-06-03
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a Health Alert Network Health Update on May 18, 2026, informing clinicians about testing available for patients with suspected hantavirus infection, including the Andes virus. This follows a May 8 CDC advisory regarding an outbreak of Andes virus on a cruise ship. The update emphasizes that Andes virus, endemic in South America, is the only hantavirus known to spread from person to person.
- ReferenceSome hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
keyt.com · 2026-06-02
Several American passengers exposed to the rare Andes strain of hantavirus on board the MV Hondius cruise ship this spring have been released from the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska to complete the second half of their mandatory six-week quarantine at home. Five passengers have been released, with 13 others remaining in the unit, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- ReferenceSuper El Niño Could Mean More US Hantavirus Cases This Summer - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-06-03
A potential 'super El Niño' in the Pacific could increase the risk of hantavirus infections in parts of the United States this summer by boosting rodent populations. While the recent cruise ship outbreak involved the Andes strain, any increased risk in the US would likely be from the Sin Nombre virus, which is not known for person-to-person spread. Public health experts emphasize prevention through rodent control and safe cleaning practices.
- ReferenceCDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 12, 2026, urging clinicians to be aware of potential imported Andes virus cases from the cruise ship outbreak. While broad spread in the U.S. is 'extremely unlikely,' early symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to a deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak among passengers and crew of a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. As of June 3, 2026, no cases of Andes virus have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak, and the overall risk to the American public and travelers is considered extremely low. The CDC, in coordination with state and federal partners, repatriated 18 potentially exposed individuals to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit for a 42-day public health monitoring period. Five of these
- ReferenceWHO revises hantavirus cases lower after US passenger tests negative - CNA
channelnewsasia.com · 2026-05-15
The World Health Organization (WHO) revised the global total of hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship down to 10 on May 15, 2026, after a U.S. passenger's inconclusive test was confirmed negative. U.S. health officials are monitoring 41 people, including 18 quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta, for possible infection. The outbreak involves the Andes virus, a strain that has circulated in parts of Argentina and Chile for decades, with no significant viral changes identified to make it more transmissible or severe. The WHO stressed that the outbreak is not comparable to COVID-19 a
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation
cdc.gov · 2026-06-03
As of June 3, 2026, the CDC is responding to the deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. The CDC states that no cases of Andes virus have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak, and the risk of a pandemic or to the American public is extremely low. US passengers from the ship are under public health monitoring.
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection
cdc.gov · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Update on May 18, 2026, to inform clinicians about testing available for suspected hantavirus infections, including Andes virus. While no confirmed US cases linked to the cruise ship outbreak have been reported, health departments in several states are monitoring US passengers and air travel contacts. The overall risk to the American public is still considered extremely low at this time.
- ReferenceInterim Guidance for Public Health Assessment and Management of People with Potential Exposure to Andes Virus
cdc.gov · 2026-06-03
On May 14, 2026, the CDC released interim guidance for health departments managing individuals potentially exposed to Andes virus from the MV Hondius outbreak. The guidance emphasizes that person-to-person transmission is relatively rare and generally associated with prolonged close contact, but due to the severity of HPS and lack of specific antiviral therapy or a vaccine, preventing secondary transmission is crucial. A 42-day monitoring period is recommended for contacts.
- ReferenceSuper El Niño Could Mean More US Hantavirus Cases This Summer
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
A potential "super El Niño" in the Pacific could increase the risk of hantavirus infections in parts of the United States this summer by boosting rodent populations. This increased risk would primarily involve the Sin Nombre virus, the main hantavirus strain in North America, distinct from the Andes strain linked to the recent cruise ship outbreak. Public health experts emphasize that US hantavirus infections remain rare and preventable with precautions such as avoiding contact with wild rodents, sealing homes, and using proper cleaning methods.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates) - Forbes
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of May 29, 2026, several nationals who disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship have tested positive for the Andes hantavirus. A French national evacuated to Paris, a Spanish national evacuated to Madrid, and a second Spanish national tested positive. A Dutch passenger and a British passenger were evacuated to the Netherlands for medical care. A Swiss man who disembarked in Saint Helena tested positive after returning home to Zurich. A British man in Tristan da Cunha is a suspected case. The outbreak has also seen deaths, including a German national on May 2 and a Dutch man on April 11,
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. To date, no cases of Andes virus have been confirmed in the United States as a direct result of this outbreak, and the risk of a pandemic and the overall risk to the American public and travelers is considered extremely low. Thirteen individuals exposed to the virus are under public health monitoring at the Nebraska Quarantine Unit (NQU) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with five having returned home to complete monitoring. Several U.S. passengers who disem
- ReferenceWhy is hantavirus so deadly? It's not what you may think
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
New World hantaviruses, such as the Andes virus (endemic to Chile and Argentina) and Sin Nombre virus (found in the United States and parts of Canada and Mexico), cause severe respiratory illness but hit differently than common viruses that lead to lung failure. These hantaviruses grow slowly and kill swiftly, claiming the lives of up to half of people they infect, yet mysteriously, survivors are left with no lasting damage. Scientists have discovered that these viruses make the most of a small tool kit of only four proteins, evading the immune system while they slowly replicate. Old World han
- ReferenceExperimental hantavirus drug ships to Europe as US passengers offered home quarantine
forbes.com · 2026-05-29
Emergency shipments of the experimental antiviral drug favipiravir are being sent to France, the Netherlands, and Spain to treat hantavirus patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship or for clinical trials. Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals donated 1,400 tablets, identified by the European Medicines Agency as a potential treatment. No approved drugs or vaccines currently exist for hantavirus. Meanwhile, US officials are allowing American passengers exposed to the Andes hantavirus to complete their quarantine at home under 24/7 surveillance.
- ReferenceHantavirus Outbreak 2026 - Johns Hopkins Medicine
hopkinsmedicine.org · 2026-06-03
An outbreak of Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, was reported to WHO on May 2, 2026, linked to a cruise ship that departed from Ushuaia, Argentina. As of May 12, 11 cases (nine confirmed, two suspected) and three deaths were reported. The ship visited remote areas including Antarctica, South Georgia Island, Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena, and Ascension Island. The current risk to the United States public is extremely low. The Andes virus can spread person-to-person through close contact, unlike most hantaviruses.
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Update on May 18, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about testing availability for suspected hantavirus infections, including Andes virus. This follows an outbreak of Andes virus on the M/V Hondius cruise ship, reported to WHO on May 2, 2026, which has raised concerns about potential imported cases to the United States. As of May 18, no confirmed Andes virus cases associated with the cruise ship have been reported in the US, and the overall risk to the American public is considered extremely low. The CDC and state health departments are monitoring US pas
- ReferenceCDC says 41 across U.S. being monitored for hantavirus | AHA News
aha.org · 2026-06-03
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on May 14, 2026, that 41 people across the U.S. are being monitored for hantavirus symptoms following an outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. These individuals include passengers quarantined in Nebraska and Georgia, those who returned home before the outbreak was identified, and people potentially exposed during air travel with a symptomatic case. David Fitter, M.D., incident manager for the CDC's hantavirus response, provided this update.
- ReferenceCDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory on May 8, 2026, to inform clinicians and health departments about the potential for imported cases of hantavirus disease in connection with the Andes virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. While the risk of broad spread in the U.S. is considered 'extremely unlikely,' the agency noted that early symptoms can be easily confused with influenza or other viral illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, have confirmed they are monitoring individuals in their respect
- ReferenceCDC calls on clinicians to watch for hantavirus but broad spread 'extremely unlikely'
publications.aap.org · 2026-06-03
Health officials are calling on clinicians to watch for potential cases of hantavirus disease following an outbreak on a cruise ship, though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states broad spread in the U.S. is 'extremely unlikely.' The outbreak has included seven confirmed cases and two probable cases as of May 11, with three deaths. The Andes virus strain, capable of person-to-person transmission, typically requires close, prolonged contact with a symptomatic person and has a fatality rate of 38%.
- ReferenceCDC issues advisory on hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship | AHA News
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC released a Health Alert Network Health Advisory on May 8, 2026, regarding the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship, informing clinicians and health departments about potential imported cases to the U.S. The risk of broad spread in the U.S. is considered extremely unlikely. The WHO was notified on May 2 of the severe cases, later confirmed as Andes virus, which can spread person-to-person. As of May 8, WHO reported eight cases, including three deaths.
- ReferenceWhat to Know and Communicate About Hantavirus
publichealthcollaborative.org · 2026-06-03
The CDC provides guidance on the Andes strain hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, noting that as of May 15, 2026, there were nine confirmed cases, two suspected cases, and three deaths. US citizens from the ship are being monitored in several states, including Nebraska, Georgia, New Jersey, Texas, California, Virginia, and Arizona. The risk to the American public is considered extremely low, and prevention measures focus on rodent control.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, reported on May 2, 2026. No cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak. Thirteen people remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Unit, with five having returned home for monitoring.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates) - Forbes
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Forbes reported on May 29, 2026, on the ongoing situation with hantavirus cases from the M/V Hondius cruise ship. A French national evacuated to Paris, a Spanish national, a Dutch passenger, a British passenger, and a Swiss man in Zurich all tested positive for the Andes strain. An American passenger initially reported as having a mild case later tested negative. The South African Department of Health confirmed the Andes virus, known for its high fatality rate, was responsible. The article also mentions the cancellation of two ship voyages and the arrival of the M/V Hondius in the Netherlands
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC is actively responding to a deadly outbreak of Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, affecting passengers and crew of a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. As of June 2, 2026, no cases of Andes virus directly linked to this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States. The CDC continues to monitor the situation and provide guidance.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of May 27, 2026, the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship has grown to 13 cases (eleven confirmed, two probable), including three deaths. Since the last update on May 13, three additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. An inconclusive case from the United States was later determined to be negative. Over 600 contacts across 32 countries are being traced and monitored. The Andes virus is endemic in South America, particularly Argentina and Chile, and is known for limited human-to-human transmission.
- ReferenceHantavirus: 41 Americans monitored for potential exposure, CDC says - YouTube
youtube.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC is monitoring approximately 41 people in nearly a dozen US states for potential exposure to the Andes hantavirus, following an outbreak on a cruise ship. 18 American passengers from the ship are in quarantine, with two in Atlanta, Georgia, and 16 in Omaha, Nebraska. The Andes virus is the only hantavirus known to spread person-to-person.
- ReferenceCases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) continues to surface in scattered cases in the US, particularly in the western states. In January 2026, a Western harvest mouse in San Diego County, California, tested positive for hantavirus, serving as a reminder of rodent-related risk. The article also mentions the cruise ship outbreak as a high-profile event.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
cdc.gov · 2026-06-03
The CDC is responding to the Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. As part of this response, 18 potentially exposed Americans were repatriated to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit for a 42-day monitoring period. While one passenger initially had an inconclusive test, subsequent testing confirmed negative results, and no confirmed cases of Andes virus from the outbreak have been reported in the United States. The CDC continues to monitor other US passengers.
- ReferenceCDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-06-03
A recent Newsweek article highlights CDC data showing over 300 hantavirus deaths in the U.S. since surveillance began in 1993, out of 890 reported cases through 2023. The Sin Nombre virus, carried by deer mice, is responsible for most U.S. cases, primarily in western states like New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. The article provides context on the disease's history and geographical distribution in the U.S., distinct from the Andes strain causing the recent cruise ship outbreak.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
cdc.gov · 2026-06-03
The CDC is actively responding to the deadly Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was first reported on May 2, 2026. The agency is working with international partners to repatriate and monitor US citizens who were potentially exposed. As of June 2, 2026, no cases of Andes virus have been confirmed in the United States as a direct result of this outbreak, and the risk to the American public is considered extremely low. Exposed individuals are undergoing public health monitoring, including some in a Nebraska quarantine unit.
- ReferenceReported Cases of Hantavirus Disease - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of the end of 2023, 890 laboratory-confirmed cases of hantavirus disease have been reported in the United States since surveillance began in 1993. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) became a nationally notifiable disease in 1995. The data shows distribution by state, with the Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah) being a historically significant area for outbreaks. The Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists expanded national reporting in 2014 to include both HPS and non-pulmonary hantavirus infections.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak among passengers and crew of the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of June 2, 2026, no cases have been confirmed in the United States directly from this outbreak, and the risk of broad spread to the U.S. remains extremely low. Thirteen individuals are under public health monitoring at the Nebraska Quarantine Unit, with five having returned home to complete monitoring. The CDC continues to work with partners to assess exposure risks for American passengers.
- ReferenceCDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993
newsweek.com · 2026-06-03
A CDC map reveals that over 300 individuals have died from hantavirus in the United States since surveillance commenced in 1993, out of a total of 890 reported cases. The Sin Nombre virus is the most common strain in the US, typically spread by deer mice. In contrast, the Andes strain, prevalent in South America and linked to the recent cruise ship outbreak, is the only hantavirus known to allow limited human-to-human transmission. States with the highest numbers of cases and deaths include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC is actively responding to the deadly Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. As part of the response, 18 individuals from the United States who were potentially exposed to the virus on the ship were repatriated to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit for a 42-day public health monitoring period. As of June 2, 2026, all repatriated individuals remain symptom-free, and no confirmed cases of Andes virus associated with this outbreak have been reported in the United States, indicating an extremely low risk to the American public.
- ReferenceInterim Guidance for Public Health Assessment and Management of People with Potential Exposure to Andes Virus
cdc.gov · 2026-06-03
The CDC provides interim guidance for managing potential exposures to the Andes virus, recommending airborne infection isolation rooms and personal protective equipment for patients with known or suspected infection. This guidance is crucial for healthcare settings in the U.S. to prevent further transmission of this hantavirus, which is known for human-to-human spread.
- ReferenceAbout Andes Virus | Hantavirus - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an overview of the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus found in parts of South America. This virus is primarily carried by wild rodents, such as long-tailed rice rats in Argentina and Chile, and is typically spread through exposure to their infected urine, droppings, and saliva, particularly when aerosolized in enclosed spaces. Uniquely among hantaviruses, the Andes virus is known to spread, albeit rarely, from person to person through close contact with symptomatic individuals. It causes Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a severe
- ReferenceCases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
This article provides a 2026 update on hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) cases in the US, noting that 890 cases were reported between 1993 and 2023, with 94% occurring west of the Mississippi River. Arizona (26 cases), New Mexico (25), and Colorado (13) had the most cases from 2020-2025. It also mentions a recent hantavirus death in Colorado (first since 2024) unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak, and a 2025 death in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Advisory on May 18, 2026, regarding the Andes virus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship. As of May 15, WHO reported 10 cases (8 lab-confirmed) and 3 deaths. The Andes virus, endemic to South America, is the only hantavirus known to spread person-to-person, though this is rare. No confirmed US cases linked to this outbreak have been reported, and the risk to the American public is considered extremely low.
- ReferenceReported Cases of Hantavirus Disease - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of the end of 2023, 890 cases of hantavirus disease have been reported in the United States since surveillance began in 1993. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) became a nationally notifiable disease in 1995, and surveillance was expanded in 2014 to include non-pulmonary hantavirus infections. The initial outbreak in 1993 occurred in the Four Corners region, where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet.
- ReferenceCDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
A CDC map reveals that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since surveillance began in 1993, out of 890 reported cases between 1993 and 2023. The disease, primarily spread by infected rodents, has a case fatality rate of over 34% in the U.S., with most cases linked to the Sin Nombre virus. States with the highest confirmed cases include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington, with 94% of cases occurring west of the Mississippi River.
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update on May 18, 2026, informing clinicians and health departments about testing for suspected hantavirus infection, including Andes virus. This follows a May 2, 2026, WHO notification of a severe acute respiratory illness cluster on the M/V Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, confirmed as Andes virus, which is known for person-to-person transmission. As of May 15, WHO reported 10 cases (8 confirmed) and 3 deaths. The CDC is monitoring U.S. passengers and contacts, though the risk to the American public is considered extremely low.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC
cdc.gov · 2026-06-03
The CDC is currently responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. The identified strain is the Andes virus, known to cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a severe and potentially fatal lung disease. As of June 2, 2026, no cases of Andes virus related to this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States. The CDC emphasizes that the risk of a pandemic from this outbreak and the overall risk to the American public and travelers remains extremely low. The CDC has collaborated with other U.S. government agencies and i
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, reported on May 2, 2026. While no cases have been confirmed in the United States from this outbreak, 18 potentially exposed Americans were repatriated to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit for monitoring.
- Reference2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection | HAN - CDC
cdc.gov · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update on May 18, 2026, to inform clinicians and health departments about available testing for suspected hantavirus infections, including the Andes virus. This update followed the cruise ship outbreak and aimed to ensure appropriate diagnostic capabilities for potential imported cases in the United States, reiterating that the overall risk to the American public remains low.
- ReferenceCDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-06-03
More than 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since CDC surveillance began in 1993. Between 1993 and 2023, 890 cases were reported, with a 34% fatality rate. Most cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus, primarily found west of the Mississippi River. States with the most confirmed cases and deaths include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington.
- ReferenceAndes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC is responding to a deadly Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, reported on May 2, 2026. While no cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak, the CDC, in coordination with state and federal partners, repatriated 18 potentially exposed individuals to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit (NQU) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for a 42-day monitoring period. Thirteen individuals remain at NQU, while five have returned home to complete monitoring, all remaining symptom-free. The risk of a pandemic and to the American public is con
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