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Andes Virus Kills 3 on MV Hondius, WHO Sends Diagnostic Kits

5/8/2026

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Andes virus infected five passengers on the MV Hondius, killing three.
The WHO sent 2,500 diagnostic kits from Argentina to labs in five countries and is working with Argentine health authorities.
Health agencies in Singapore, the United Kingdom, St. Helena, the United States and Canada are monitoring the 140-person crew, most of whom show no symptoms, while scientists study the virus’s genetics and note transmission seems limited to symptomatic cases.

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Andes virus infected five passengers on the MV Hondius, killing three.
The WHO sent 2,500 diagnostic kits from Argentina to labs in five countries and is working with Argentine health authorities.
Health agencies in Singapore, the United Kingdom, St. Helena, the United States and Canada are monitoring the 140-person crew, most of whom show no symptoms, while scientists study the virus’s genetics and note transmission seems limited to symptomatic cases.