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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

Cruise outbreak

How a rare virus outbreak unfolded aboard MV Hondius

Expedition cruises are often associated with remote landscapes, wildlife encounters, and adventure travel. However, a rare virus outbreak linked to passengers aboard the MV Hondius brought international attention to an…

Donna June 23, 2026