A rare hantavirus outbreak aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius led South African scientists into a rapid investigation after multiple passengers fell ill and two died. Within 24 hours, experts identified the Andes strain, helping WHO and health authorities contain the potentially dangerous rodent-borne infection
A French woman infected in the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak remains critically ill in Paris on artificial lung support as cases rise to 11. Three passengers have died. Authorities continue quarantines, investigations in Argentina, and monitoring amid concerns over possible rare human transmission
Amid the global hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, experts criticised the reduced role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saying the WHO led the response while the CDC appeared largely absent. Concerns were raised about America’s preparedness and weakened international public health coordination
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is overseeing evacuation efforts in Spain after a hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The WHO says the risk remains low, while passengers are being isolated and international contact tracing continues across multiple countries
Authorities worldwide are preparing to manage passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius, headed to Tenerife. With three deaths reported and several infections linked to the Andes virus strain, officials are tracing exposures and organising repatriation amid continuing uncertainty
