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Dutch Ship Hantavirus Case Raises WHO Alert, 600 Contacts Tracked

5/23/2026

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A Dutch crew member on MV Hondius tested positive for Andes hantavirus, bringing cases to twelve.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to monitor passengers and crew for the rest of quarantine.
Over 600 contacts are tracked in 30 countries, with a few high-risk individuals still being located.
The Dutch institute continues weekly testing of evacuees while investigators suspect entry after a bird-watching expedition exposed someone to infected rodents.

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A Dutch crew member on MV Hondius tested positive for Andes hantavirus, bringing cases to twelve.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to monitor passengers and crew for the rest of quarantine.
Over 600 contacts are tracked in 30 countries, with a few high-risk individuals still being located.
The Dutch institute continues weekly testing of evacuees while investigators suspect entry after a bird-watching expedition exposed someone to infected rodents.