WHO confirms eight cases of Andes hantavirus in outbreak
Published on: May 14, 2026, 7:51 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has infected eight people with the Andes virus. Three individuals have died. The World Health Organization confirms laboratory results for the infections. The virus typically spreads from rodents. The origin of this outbreak remains unknown. Public health risk is assessed as moderate for ship passengers and low globally.
