Video: WHO declares hantavirus outbreak that started on Dutch cruise ship over
The World Health Organization has officially declared the end of a hantavirus outbreak that originated on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The outbreak, which began in April 2026, resulted in three deaths and over a dozen infections, but no new cases have been reported.
Why it matters
The resolution of this outbreak marks the end of a significant public health concern that impacted international travel and maritime safety.
The m/v Hondius cruise ship enters the Rotterdram port after a six-week hantavirus outbreak led to at least three deaths and a dozen confirmed infections. 18 May 2026 - Credit: Port of Rotterdam / YouTube - License: All Rights Reserved Health hantavirus outbreak MV Hondius WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus three dead Cape Verde Canary Islands » More tags « Less tags Sunday, 5 July 2026 - 14:45 Share this article: Video: WHO declares hantavirus outbreak that started on Dutch cruise ship over The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the hantavirus outbreak that started on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius officially over. Two patients are still receiving medical treatment, one in South Africa and one in France.
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