Hantavirus cases in Germany — 1 confirmed (2026 outbreak) - HantaCount
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One passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship, linked to the 2026 hantavirus outbreak, has been evacuated to Germany and is classified as a probable case pending PCR confirmation.
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hantacount.com · 2026-06-03
Germany is among 14 countries with confirmed hantavirus cases linked to the 2026 MV Hondius outbreak. One passenger from the Hondius cruise ship was evacuated to Germany for medical observation and is classified as a probable case pending PCR confirmation. The outbreak is caused by the Andes virus, which is known for its documented person-to-person transmission.
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