Cruiseship Virus

MV Hondius faces inspection after deadly virus outbreak

Reports of a deadly virus outbreak linked to passengers aboard the MV Hondius have drawn attention to a rare but serious infectious disease known as Hantavirus. Incidents involving suspected Andes…

Donna September 21, 2026

Ship safety

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship undergoes extra cleaning before return

A cruise ship linked to Hantavirus concerns may undergo extensive cleaning and inspection before returning to service, highlighting the importance of understanding how this rare but serious infection spreads. While…

Donna September 14, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Quarantine decisions spark debate after hantavirus cruise exposure

When a group of travelers is exposed to a rare infectious disease during a cruise, public health authorities must make difficult decisions. One question that often generates discussion is whether…

Donna September 7, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Understanding Andes Virus and Why Researchers Study Clusters

The Andes virus is a type of Hantavirus found primarily in parts of South America. Like other hantaviruses, it is considered a rodent-borne virus, meaning it is usually transmitted to…

Donna August 28, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Hantavirus questions grow after deadly outbreak at sea

A deadly outbreak linked to a voyage at sea has raised public awareness about Hantavirus and prompted many questions about how this rare but serious disease spreads. While Hantavirus infections…

Donna August 21, 2026

Cruise outbreak

What travelers should know about Andes virus transmission

Travelers often focus on common travel health concerns such as foodborne illness, mosquito-borne diseases, or respiratory infections. However, in some parts of South America, another infectious disease deserves attention: Andes…

Donna August 14, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Can hantavirus spread between people on a cruise ship?

Cruise ships bring large numbers of people together in shared spaces, making travelers understandably concerned when reports of infectious diseases emerge. One question that occasionally arises is whether Hantavirus can…

Donna August 7, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Why the Andes virus made the cruise ship outbreak unusual

Hantavirus infections are rare but potentially serious illnesses caused by a group of viruses carried by rodents. Most cases occur when people are exposed to infected rodent droppings, urine, saliva,…

Donna July 30, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Health agencies coordinate response to Andes virus on cruise ship

Health authorities often work together when a rare infectious disease is identified among international travelers. An Andes virus case linked to cruise ship travel is an example of how public…

Donna July 28, 2026

Health response

Countries trace contacts after MV Hondius hantavirus cases

Reports of Hantavirus cases linked to travelers from the MV Hondius expedition cruise have drawn attention to the importance of international contact tracing and public health monitoring. While such events…

Donna July 21, 2026