Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
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CanadaConfidence 95%13 affectedJun 3, 2026
The World Health Organization reported 13 cases of Andes hantavirus, including three deaths, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with cases identified in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The World Health Organization reported on May 28, 2026, that 13 cases of Andes hantavirus, including three deaths, have been linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Cases have been identified in passengers or crew members from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain, in addition to previously reported locations. The WHO assesses the risk to the global population as low, but international contact tracing and monitoring efforts are ongoing.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The World Health Organization reported on May 28, 2026, that the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship has reached 13 cases, including three deaths. Three new confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. The previously inconclusive case from the United States was determined to be negative. Over 600 contacts across 32 countries are being monitored, with human-to-human transmission confirmed for the Andes virus. The risk to the global population is assessed as low.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a total of 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable) and 3 deaths linked to the Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship as of May 27, 2026. Three additional confirmed cases were reported among passengers or crew members from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. A previously reported inconclusive case from the United States was subsequently determined to be negative. The outbreak involves human-to-human transmission, and international contact tracing and monitoring efforts are ongoing to understand the exact modes of transmission.
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who.int · 2026-06-03
As of May 27, 2026, the World Health Organization reported a total of 13 cases (eleven confirmed and two probable), including three deaths, linked to the Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Since May 13, three additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. The outbreak originated from the vessel that departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026, and contact tracing efforts are ongoing across 32 countries.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of May 27, 2026, a total of 13 cases (eleven confirmed and two probable cases), including three deaths (two confirmed and one probable), have been reported in the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Since May 13, three additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain. Over 600 contacts, including high-risk and low-risk individuals, have been identified across 32 countries and are under monitoring. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source and transmission pathways, with evidence suggesting human-to-human transmission onboa
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
who.int · 2026-06-03
The WHO reported on May 28, 2026, the fourth update on the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Three additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain, bringing the total to 13 confirmed cases and 3 deaths. Investigations are ongoing to determine exposure circumstances and the exact mode of human-to-human transmission on board.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
who.int · 2026-06-03
The World Health Organization reported an ongoing Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 27, 2026, there were 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable) and 3 deaths (2 confirmed, 1 probable) among passengers and crew. Cases have been identified in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain, with contact tracing efforts across 32 countries. The outbreak originated from a cruise that departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, in March 2026. Human-to-human transmission of the Andes virus is a key concern in this outbreak.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of May 27, 2026, the WHO reported a total of 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable), including three deaths, linked to the Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Three additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain since the previous update on May 13. Contact tracing is ongoing across 32 countries.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of May 27, 2026, WHO reported a total of 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable) and three deaths linked to the Andes hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship. Cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain, with an initial case likely acquired in Argentina. Over 600 contacts across 32 countries are being monitored. The Andes virus is endemic in South America, primarily Argentina and Chile, and is the only hantavirus known for human-to-human transmission.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The WHO's fourth report on the M/V Hondius Andes hantavirus outbreak confirms 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable) and 3 deaths (2 confirmed, 1 probable) as of May 27, 2026. Three new confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain since May 13. Over 600 contacts are being traced across 32 countries, indicating human-to-human transmission of the Andes virus.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a cluster of Andes hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 27, 2026, there were 13 cases (11 confirmed, 2 probable) and three deaths. New confirmed cases were identified in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain among passengers or crew. Over 600 contacts across 32 countries are being monitored, with the outbreak originating from a vessel that departed Ushuaia, Argentina.
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