Evacuations begin after MV Hondius arrives in Canary ...
The MV Hondius cruise ship, on which the hantavirus infection was identified, is making its way to the Canary Islands.
www.goodmorningamerica.comI don’t have live tool access in this turn, but here’s the latest I can summarize from recent public reporting up to May 9, 2026.
- WHO status: WHO reported several confirmed and probable hantavirus cases tied to the MV Hondius, with multiple deaths attributed to Andes virus. The overall global risk was characterized as low, but the outbreak remained under international surveillance and response coordination.[5][7]
- Current case counts and locations: Reports indicate at least six laboratory-confirmed Andes virus cases and two probable cases across multiple countries, with several patients evacuated for treatment in Europe and other regions.[1][7][5]
- Vessel status and evacuations: The ship was evacuated from its voyage route, with passengers evacuated to the Netherlands and other destinations. Authorities described ongoing disinfection and separate quarantines for non-Dutch passengers, while the vessel operated with a skeleton crew or was docked for transfers.[2][8][9]
- Public health actions: National health authorities, WHO, and other agencies conducted contact tracing, patient isolation, monitoring of close contacts, and international coordination to manage cross-border exposure, including testing kits and advisories for travelers and crews.[3][1][5]
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