Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
Ushuaia, ArgentinaConfidence 95%13 affectedJun 3, 2026
The World Health Organization reported 13 cases, including three deaths, linked to an Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with contact tracing ongoing across 32 countries.
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- PrimaryHantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
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.
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Advisory on May 8, 2026, regarding a cluster of Andes virus hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship. As of that date, WHO reported eight cases (six confirmed, two suspected), including three deaths. The cruise departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026, and traveled across the South Atlantic Ocean, stopping at several remote locations. Investigations are ongoing to assess exposure risk for American passengers and air travel contacts. The risk of broad spread to the US is considered extremely unlikely.
- Reference2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship | HAN - CDC
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Advisory regarding a multi-country hantavirus cluster linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 8, 2026, the WHO reported eight cases (six confirmed, two suspected), including three deaths, caused by the Andes virus. The cruise ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, 2026, and traveled across the South Atlantic Ocean, stopping at several remote locations. Investigations are ongoing to assess exposure risk for American passengers.
- 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.
- ReferenceRequest for information (RFI): Hantavirus cases reported on a cruise ship from Argentina; three deaths and multiple cases - BEACON
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
On May 3, 2026, BEACON reported on an RFI regarding hantavirus cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed Ushuaia, Argentina. Initial reports indicated three deaths and one critically ill British citizen in Johannesburg. WHO confirmed one laboratory-confirmed case and five suspected cases among passengers and crew. Argentina had reported 86 confirmed hantavirus cases and 28 deaths in 2025, with the central region in outbreak status.
- ReferenceRequest for information (RFI): Hantavirus cases reported on a cruise ship from Argentina; three deaths and multiple cases - BEACON
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
A report from May 3, 2026, details 86 confirmed hantavirus cases and 28 deaths in Argentina during 2025, with the central region (Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos) declared an outbreak area. This comes as three passengers died from hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship that departed from Ushuaia, Argentina. The Andes virus, known for person-to-person transmission, circulates in Argentina.
- ReferenceRequest for information (RFI): Hantavirus cases reported on a cruise ship from Argentina; three deaths and multiple cases
beacon.unmc.edu · 2026-05-03
Three passengers died and one British citizen is in intensive care in Johannesburg following confirmed hantavirus infection aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed Ushuaia, Argentina. In Argentina, 86 confirmed hantavirus cases were reported in 2025, with 28 deaths, and the central region was placed in outbreak status. The Andes virus, capable of person-to-person transmission, circulates in Argentina.
- ReferenceRequest for information (RFI): Hantavirus cases reported on a cruise ship from Argentina; three deaths and multiple cases
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
BEACON reported on May 3, 2026, an RFI regarding hantavirus cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed Ushuaia, Argentina. Three passengers have died, and one British citizen is in intensive care in Johannesburg. WHO confirmed one lab-confirmed hantavirus case and five suspected cases among passengers and crew. Argentina reported 86 confirmed hantavirus cases in 2025 with a 33% case fatality rate, and the central region was in outbreak status for the 2025-2026 season. The Andes virus, known for rare person-to-person transmission, circulates in Argentina.
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