MV Hondius Hantavirus Cluster Grows to 11 Cases — June 08, 2026

MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak has grown to 11 cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths, while CDC, RIVM, and European authorities widen testing, quarantine, and contact tracing around Andes-virus exposure from the cruise cluster. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Hantavirus outbreak grows to 11 cases, 9 confirmed | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/hantavirus/hantavirus-outbreak-grows-11-cases-9-confirmed 2. Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship - ECDC - European Union — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/infectious-disease-topics/hantavirus-infection/surveillance-and-updates/andes-hantavirus-outbreak 3. [PDF] 2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/18733/download?inline= 4. Current information about hantavirus - RIVM — RIVM https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/current-information 5. MV Hondius docks in Tenerife, Canary Islands; passengers disembark ship hit by hantavirus | CNN — CNN https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/10/health/live-news/hantavirus-cruise-outbreak Follow and rate Hantavirus Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]