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WHO confirms five hantavirus cases on Atlantic cruise ship as three deaths reported
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Published on 8 May 2026
The outbreak likely began after a bird watching trip
The WHO has confirmed five hantavirus cases and three deaths aboard the Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. Investigators link the infections to the Andes strain and believe the outbreak likely started after a bird-watching trip in South America. Despite the severity onboard, WHO says the risk to the wider public remains low, though additional cases are still possible.
- WHO confirms five hantavirus cases on the Hondius cruise
- Three deaths have been reported in connection with the outbreak
- Andes strain suggests exposure tied to South America bird watching
- Public risk is assessed as low, but more cases may emerge
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