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WHO confirms eight Andes hantavirus cases on cruise ship with three deaths
International
Published on 14 May 2026
The source is still unknown, despite lab confirmation
The WHO has confirmed eight laboratory cases of Andes hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths reported. The virus is typically spread by rodents, but investigators still do not know what triggered this outbreak. Public health risk is judged moderate for passengers on the ship and low globally, given the current spread assessment.
- WHO confirms eight Andes hantavirus cases on MV Hondius
- Three deaths have been reported in the outbreak
- Lab results verify infections, but the origin remains unclear
- Risk is rated moderate for passengers, low worldwide
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