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WHO Confirms Andes Hantavirus Outbreak: 8 Cases, 3 Deaths

5/6/2026

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The World Health Organization confirmed an Andes hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, reporting eight cases and three deaths.
A passenger who left the MV Hondius tested positive for Andes hantavirus in a Swiss hospital, while another patient remains in intensive care in Johannesburg.
The WHO began contacting the 23 passengers who disembarked on Saint Helena on April 21 only three days ago.

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The World Health Organization confirmed an Andes hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, reporting eight cases and three deaths.
A passenger who left the MV Hondius tested positive for Andes hantavirus in a Swiss hospital, while another patient remains in intensive care in Johannesburg.
The WHO began contacting the 23 passengers who disembarked on Saint Helena on April 21 only three days ago.