Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
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Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, ArgentinaConfidence 95%13 affectedToday
The World Health Organization reported a cluster of 13 Andes hantavirus cases, including three deaths, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with new cases identified in Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain.
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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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