public health – 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

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

Health response

CDC says U.S. risk remains low after cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

Recent reports of a hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel have raised questions among travelers, families, and public health officials. While any outbreak involving a potentially serious infectious disease…

Donna July 7, 2026

Health response

WHO tracks hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship travel

Reports of health authorities tracking hantavirus cases associated with cruise ship travelers have increased public interest in this rare but potentially serious disease. While most people associate cruise-related illnesses with…

Donna June 30, 2026

Cruise outbreak

What happened during the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

The virus involved Laboratory testing later identified the pathogen as Andes hantavirus, a rare strain found primarily in South America. Unlike most hantaviruses, which are transmitted to humans through…

Donna June 23, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Former MV Hondius passengers return home after hantavirus quarantine

The return of former MV Hondius passengers after a period of hantavirus-related monitoring highlights the importance of understanding rare infectious diseases and the public health measures used to reduce risk.…

Donna June 23, 2026