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Andes Hantavirus Hits Cruise Ship, 40% Mortality, Officials Respond

5/8/2026

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The Andes hantavirus strain, with up to 40% mortality, caused the MV Hondius outbreak.
UK Health Security Agency reported a national infected with hantavirus on Tristan da Cunha.
The MV Hondius will dock in Tenerife on Sunday, with UK officials prepared to escort passengers back to UK.
WHO said the outbreak is not a pandemic.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the situation is under control.

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The Andes hantavirus strain, with up to 40% mortality, caused the MV Hondius outbreak.
UK Health Security Agency reported a national infected with hantavirus on Tristan da Cunha.
The MV Hondius will dock in Tenerife on Sunday, with UK officials prepared to escort passengers back to UK.
WHO said the outbreak is not a pandemic.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the situation is under control.