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WHO Declares Hondius Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak Over

7/2/2026

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  • WHO declared the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship officially over after the last quarantine case tested negative.
  • One of four exposed Canadians tested positive earlier this month and has now recovered.
  • The outbreak comprised 12 confirmed and one probable case and resulted in three deaths.
  • WHO tracked over 650 contacts in 33 countries and coordinated a study with 21 nations to develop diagnostics and vaccines.