WHO warns moderate cruise ship risk as Andes hantavirus infects eight with three deaths

The threat peaks on ships, not whole countries

The WHO reports eight hantavirus cases globally, with three deaths and six confirmed as Andes virus. While overall global risk is assessed as low, WHO flags a moderate risk for passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship. Experts say spread in India is unlikely because human-to-human transmission is rare, and public health actions are underway to contain exposure.