CDC Calms Pandemic Fears as MV Hondius Cases Reach 13 — June 11, 2026

MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak has reached 13 cases, including three deaths, while CDC says no U.S. cases are confirmed and pandemic risk remains extremely low. Passengers and crew remain under 42-day monitoring as officials track Andes-virus exposure. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus | CDC — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/situation-summary/index.html 2. Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship grows to 13 cases - CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/hantavirus/hantavirus-outbreak-linked-cruise-ship-grows-13-cases 3. Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Frequently Asked Questions — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/faq/index.html 4. Cruise hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam, final destination — BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yr239y56ko 5. Step Back: When outbreak updates say 13 confirmed cases but hundreds of contacts are being monitored, what’s the difference between a confirmed case, a suspected case, and an exposed contact — and how can people move between those categories as testing and symptom checks come in? Follow and rate Hantavirus Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]