Deadly Andes Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise Ship Kills Three, Triggers Global Quarantine Response

A luxury expedition cruise turned tragic in May 2026 when the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius became the site of a rare hantavirus cluster. Health authorities confirmed the outbreak involved the Andes virus strain, resulting in three deaths and multiple confirmed infections among passengers and crew from over 20 countries. The incident has sparked international concern due to the virus’s unusual potential…

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