Andes Hantavirus — Cruise Ship Cluster

Andes Hantavirus

Reported by WHO Disease Outbreak NewsSource updated 5 months ago(13 May 2026)View source ↗
The most recent official update we hold is from 13 May 2026 (5 months ago). These figures may not reflect the current situation — check the source for later information.
REPORTED CASES
11
REPORTED DEATHS
3
FIGURES AS OF
13 May 2026 (source date)
HUMAN-TO-HUMAN TRANSMISSION
Documented
WHERE
IHR notification, Probable exposure site, Vessel docked Canary Islands, Repatriated case, Passengers monitored
STATUS
active
REPORTED BY
WHO Disease Outbreak News ↗
SOURCE UPDATED
Source updated 5 months ago

WHAT IS HAPPENING · SUMMARY OF WHO DISEASE OUTBREAK NEWS

A cluster of Andes hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship MV Hondius was reported from 2 May 2026. As of 13 May, 11 cases (8 confirmed) including 3 deaths have been reported across multiple countries. WHO confirms limited human-to-human transmission among close contacts aboard the vessel.

FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

The source has not published a general-public risk statement that ContagionMap holds. Follow your national public-health authority for advice where you live.

FOR TRAVELLERS

No broad public risk. Transmission requires sustained close contact with a symptomatic person. Travellers recently aboard MV Hondius should monitor for fever and respiratory symptoms for up to 42 days and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop.

WHAT IS KNOWN

  • WHO Disease Outbreak News reports 11 cases and 3 deaths.
  • Locations reporting cases or under monitoring: IHR notification, Probable exposure site, Vessel docked Canary Islands, Repatriated case, Passengers monitored.
  • Person-to-person transmission is documented by the source.

WHAT IS UNCERTAIN

  • There has been no official update since 13 May 2026 (5 months ago); the current situation may differ.
  • The case fatality rate (27.3%) rests on 11 cases and will move substantially as figures change.

CONTAGIONMAP ANALYSIS

Significance: High. This is ContagionMap's rating of how severe the outbreak is where cases are occurring, based on the figures above and the pathogen. It is not an official WHO or government classification and is not a measure of risk to people elsewhere.

LOCATIONS (5)

LocationCasesDeathsNote
IHR notification10Index case notification made by UK IHR focal point
Probable exposure site——Likely land-based exposure before embarkation near Ushuaia
Vessel docked Canary Islands10One confirmed case asymptomatic on arrival after repatriation
Repatriated case10Symptomatic during repatriation flight
Passengers monitored——CDC coordinating repatriation to Nebraska specialist facility

REPORTED FIGURES OVER TIME

OFFICIALLY REPORTED FIGURES
Andes Hantavirus — Cruise Ship Cluster
Cumulative reported cases

Figures are as reported by the named source on the date shown. Summaries and the significance rating are ContagionMap's. This record last changed on ContagionMap 14 May 2026. Not medical advice.