2026 Hantavirus Outbreak — News
Editorial dispatches synthesizing WHO Disease Outbreak News, ECDC Rapid Risk Assessments, PAHO situation reports, and Argentine and Chilean health-ministry bulletins.
- WHOPHEIC
WHO declines to convene IHR Emergency Committee on hantavirus (May 2026)
WHO Director-General reviewed the 2026 Andes virus situation in early May and declined to convene the IHR Emergency Committee. Risk remains LOW; PHEIC criteria not met.
- EuropeECDC
Norway confirms first European autochthonous Andes virus case
A 41-year-old researcher in Bergen tested ANDV-positive without recent travel to South America. ECDC issued Rapid Risk Assessment 2026-04-RRA-22 within 5 days.
- Andes virusArgentina
MV Hondius cruise ship exports Andes-virus cases across multiple jurisdictions
Six passengers and two crew of the MV Hondius tested ANDV-positive in early March 2026, with three subsequent deaths and contact tracing across multiple countries.
- ArgentinaAndes virus
Patagonian index cluster: eight Andes-virus cases linked to Río Negro lodge
The 2026 outbreak began with a cluster of eight ANDV cases linked to a tourism lodge in Bariloche, Río Negro, with the first probable household secondary case identified within two weeks.
Latest from global sources
- CNNhantaviruscruise ship
WHO chief arrives in Tenerife to oversee evacuation of hantavirus cruise ship - CNN
WHO chief arrives in Tenerife to oversee evacuation of hantavirus cruise ship - CNN. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from CNN. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- CIDRAPhantavirusoutbreak
At least 8 sickened in suspected hantavirus outbreak; Andes strain confirmed - CIDRAP
At least 8 sickened in suspected hantavirus outbreak; Andes strain confirmed - CIDRAP. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from CIDRAP. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- Euronews.comhantavirusquarantine
Europe quarantines hantavirus cruise passengers for 42 days - Euronews.com
Europe quarantines hantavirus cruise passengers for 42 days - Euronews.com. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from Euronews.com. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- Spectrum Newshantaviruscruise ship
Texas health officials monitor passengers after cruise ship hantavirus outbreak - Spectrum News
Texas health officials monitor passengers after cruise ship hantavirus outbreak - Spectrum News. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from Spectrum News. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- Los Angeles Timeshantaviruscruise ship
Californians were aboard hantavirus-stricken cruise ship. Is there a risk to the public? - Los Angeles Times
Californians were aboard hantavirus-stricken cruise ship. Is there a risk to the public? - Los Angeles Times. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from Los Angeles Times. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- NPRhantaviruswho
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality - NPR
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality - NPR. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from NPR. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- CNNhantavirus
5 things to know for May 11: Hantavirus, gas prices, Iran war, runway fatality, World Cup - CNN
5 things to know for May 11: Hantavirus, gas prices, Iran war, runway fatality, World Cup - CNN. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from CNN. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- CNNhantaviruscruise ship
MV Hondius: All passengers evacuated from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus - CNN
MV Hondius: All passengers evacuated from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus - CNN. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from CNN. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- MassLive.comhantaviruscruise ship
Passengers from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home to quarantine - MassLive.com
Passengers from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home to quarantine - MassLive.com. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from MassLive.com. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- Scientific Americanhantaviruscruise ship
The hantavirus cruise ship outbreak is a dangerous experiment - Scientific American
The hantavirus cruise ship outbreak is a dangerous experiment - Scientific American. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from Scientific American. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- The New York Timeshantavirusvaccine
Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline - The New York Times
Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline - The New York Times. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from The New York Times. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- Click2Houstonhantaviruscruise ship
2 Texas residents linked to Atlantic cruise ship exposed to Hantavirus outbreak - Click2Houston
2 Texas residents linked to Atlantic cruise ship exposed to Hantavirus outbreak - Click2Houston. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from Click2Houston. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- Florida International Universityhantavirus
What is hantavirus, and should I cancel my cruise? - Florida International University
What is hantavirus, and should I cancel my cruise? - Florida International University. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from Florida International University. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- Texas Public Radio | TPRhantavirus
Texas epidemiologist: Hantavirus isn’t like COVID - Texas Public Radio | TPR
Texas epidemiologist: Hantavirus isn’t like COVID - Texas Public Radio | TPR. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from Texas Public Radio | TPR. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- CNNhantaviruscruise ship
Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska - CNN
Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska - CNN. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from CNN. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- The New York Timeshantavirus
Passengers on Ship Struck by Hantavirus to Disembark on Sunday - The New York Times
Passengers on Ship Struck by Hantavirus to Disembark on Sunday - The New York Times. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from The New York Times. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- CNNhantavirus
What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads - CNN
What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads - CNN. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from CNN. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- UCR Newshantaviruscruise ship
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises transmission concerns - UCR News
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises transmission concerns - UCR News. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from UCR News. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- AZ Familyhantaviruswho
Arizona health officials monitoring passenger who departed hantavirus-stricken ship - AZ Family
Arizona health officials monitoring passenger who departed hantavirus-stricken ship - AZ Family. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from AZ Family. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.
- The Guardianhantaviruscruise ship
Hantavirus: what happens to cruise ship passengers now and will they quarantine? - The Guardian
Hantavirus: what happens to cruise ship passengers now and will they quarantine? - The Guardian. Latest hantavirus outbreak update from The Guardian. Track the 2026 Andes virus situation with real-time prediction markets on PredictHanta.