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First Cruise Ship Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Prompts WHO Quarantine

5/9/2026

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The Andes hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is the first known case on a passenger vessel.
World Health Organization officials will isolate patients, quarantine contacts, and require daily temperature checks for up to 42 days.
The United Kingdom organized a repatriation flight for its citizens with a 45-day isolation and testing requirement.
Experts referenced the 2018-19 Argentine Andes virus outbreak, noting that basic social distancing stopped transmission.

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The Andes hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is the first known case on a passenger vessel.
World Health Organization officials will isolate patients, quarantine contacts, and require daily temperature checks for up to 42 days.
The United Kingdom organized a repatriation flight for its citizens with a 45-day isolation and testing requirement.
Experts referenced the 2018-19 Argentine Andes virus outbreak, noting that basic social distancing stopped transmission.