Public Health > Hantavirus Outbreak

Tracking since May 19, 2026 · Latest signal Jul 2, 2026 · 13 matched data points

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A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has resulted in three deaths, according to the WHO.

Parent: Public HealthEntity: Hantavirus OutbreakSub-entity: Cruise ShipImpact: negativeDate: May 3, 2026 - May 4, 2026Target: A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has resulted in three deaths, according to the WHO.9 matched entries8 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear

A Canadian individual who was on a hantavirus-affected cruise ship has tested positive for the virus after isolating on Vancouver Island.

Parent: Public HealthEntity: Hantavirus OutbreakImpact: negativeDate: May 16, 2026Target: The spread and management of hantavirus cases2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear

The hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius has been declared over by the World Health Organization.

Parent: Public HealthEntity: Hantavirus OutbreakSub-entity: MV Hondius Cruise ShipImpact: positiveDate: Jul 2, 2026Target: The declaration of the outbreak's conclusion by the World Health Organization2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear