Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country

A cluster of hantavirus cases has been linked to cruise ship travel, affecting multiple countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first reported case was on May 13, 2026. The current status of the outbreak is being monitored by the WHO.

The WHO has reported a total of 10 cases, with 8 confirmed and 2 probable/suspected. Unfortunately, there have been 3 reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 37.5%. The WHO continues to investigate the outbreak and provide updates on the situation.

The affected countries include Argentina (AR), Chile (CL), Cabo Verde (CV), Spain (ES), France (FR), the United Kingdom (GB), the Netherlands (NL), Saint Helena (SH), and the United States (US). The current vessel location is the Canary Islands, Spain. The cruise ship's voyage included stops in South Georgia, Nightingale Island, Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and Cabo Verde.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the WHO, with updates available on their website. For the latest information on the hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON601.