Active Situation
MV Hondius Cruise Ship Outbreak: Under International Investigation (May 2026)
Confirmed Cases
8
Confirmed Deaths
3
Isolation Centers
3
Latest News Reports
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MAY 8, 2026
WHO identifies "Andes Strain" as likely cause of South Atlantic outbreak.
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MAY 5, 2026
Medical evacuations completed to Netherlands and Switzerland.
What is the Andes Virus?
The Andes virus (ANDV) is a unique strain of hantavirus. Unlike other strains, it is the only one documented to allow human-to-human transmission in close-contact settings.
Source: World Health Organization (2026)