Hantavirus outbreak 2026 - Public Health - European Commission
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FranceConfidence 95%Jun 3, 2026
The European Commission announced a cluster of Andes hantavirus cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship, affecting passengers and crew from 23 countries, with a very low risk to the general EU/EEA population.
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- PrimaryHantavirus outbreak 2026 - Public Health - European Commission
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The European Commission was notified on May 2, 2026, of a cluster of severe respiratory illness on the MV Hondius cruise ship, involving passengers and crew from 23 countries, including nine EU/EEA countries. The virus has been identified as Andes hantavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person, though typically requiring close, prolonged contact. The risk to the EU/EEA general population is considered very low. The Commission has supported the emergency delivery of Favipiravir, an experimental antiviral, to France, Spain, and the Netherlands for potential treatment or clinical trials.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak 2026 - Public Health - European Commission
commission.europa.eu · 2026-06-03
The European Commission was notified on May 2, 2026, of a severe respiratory illness cluster on the MV Hondius cruise ship, involving passengers and crew from 23 countries, including nine EU/EEA countries. The virus was identified as Andes hantavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person. The risk to the general EU/EEA population is very low. The Commission has supported the emergency delivery of Favipiravir, an experimental antiviral, to France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
- ReferenceHantavirus outbreak 2026 - Public Health - European Commission
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The European Commission was notified on May 2, 2026, of a severe respiratory illness cluster on the MV Hondius cruise ship, identified as Andes hantavirus. The EU has supported Spain in coordinating evacuations and transport of affected EU citizens, with France, Netherlands, Greece, and Ireland contributing. As of May 28, 2026, the Commission also supported the emergency delivery of Favipiravir, an experimental antiviral, to France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
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