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Hantavirus Cases Surge in Argentina Amid Climate Change Concerns

Hantavirus Cases Surge in Argentina Amid Climate Change Concerns

Argentina is experiencing a surge in hantavirus cases, with officials investigating whether the country is the source of a recent outbreak on a cruise ship. The increase in cases is attributed to climate change, which has expanded the range of rodents carrying the virus. Argentina, known for having the highest incidence of hantavirus in Latin America, has reported 101 infections since June 2025, double the previous year's caseload. The virus, spread through rodent droppings, poses a low risk to the public but can cause severe lung disease.

Countries scramble to track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship

Countries scramble to track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship

By Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM, May 7 (Reuters) - Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace people who had left the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak before it got marooned off the coast of Cape Verde, in an effort to prevent further spread of the disease.

Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality

Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality

Oceanwide Expeditions has revealed that 29 passengers disembarked from one of its cruise ships hit by a hantavirus outbreak on April 24

Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak May Involve Rare Human-to-Human Transmission

Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak May Involve Rare Human-to-Human Transmission

A cruise ship anchored off the coast of Cape Verde is experiencing an outbreak of hantavirus, with evidence suggesting possible human-to-human transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified three confirmed cases and five suspected cases among the 147 passengers and crew. The virus, typically spread through rodent excretions, has resulted in three deaths and one patient in intensive care. The outbreak is linked to the Andes Virus, known for its potential human-to-human transmission, and the ship had previously disembarked from Argentina. WHO and other health authorities are implementing isolation and quarantine measures to prevent further spread.

Hantavirus Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship Raises Global Health Concerns

Hantavirus Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship Raises Global Health Concerns

A luxury cruise ship, the MV Hondius, has experienced a hantavirus outbreak, resulting in three deaths and several illnesses among passengers and crew. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Oceanwide Expeditions are investigating the outbreak, which is suspected to have originated from rodent exposure. The ship, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, has been anchored off Cape Verde due to health concerns. The hantavirus, typically spread through rodent excretions, has a high mortality rate and can cause severe respiratory symptoms.

Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Raises Concerns Over Virus Spread

Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Raises Concerns Over Virus Spread

A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and several illnesses among passengers. The ship, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, was en route to the Canary Islands when the outbreak occurred. The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating the source of the virus and whether human-to-human transmission played a role. The ship has been denied docking at several ports due to health concerns, leaving passengers confined onboard. The virus, typically transmitted through rodent excretions, has a long incubation period, complicating efforts to trace its origin.

What to know about hantavirus, the illness linked to a cruise ship outbreak

What to know about hantavirus, the illness linked to a cruise ship outbreak

A suspected outbreak aboard a cruise ship of a rare, a rodent-borne illness called hantavirus has left three people dead and sickened others

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Near Cabo Verde Raises Health Concerns

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Near Cabo Verde Raises Health Concerns

The World Health Organization has reported a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship anchored off the coast of Cabo Verde, with seven cases identified, including three fatalities. The outbreak involves two confirmed and five suspected cases, with symptoms ranging from mild illness to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The ship, which departed from Argentina, made several stops before reaching Cabo Verde. The Andes strain of hantavirus, known for human-to-human transmission, is suspected. Medical teams in Cabo Verde are evaluating patients and collecting specimens for further testing.

Explainer-What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?

Explainer-What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?

May 5 (Reuters) - Three people have died in an outbreak of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship, with another five confirmed or suspected cases. What exactly is hantavirus, and what are the implications of its spread for global public health? WHAT IS IT?

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship in Atlantic Ocean Results in Multiple Fatalities

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship in Atlantic Ocean Results in Multiple Fatalities

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including an elderly couple, and has sickened at least three others. The ship, which had departed from Argentina and was en route to Spain's Canary Islands, is currently off the coast of Cape Verde. The World Health Organization and South Africa's Department of Health are investigating the outbreak, with at least one confirmed case of hantavirus. Efforts are underway to evacuate affected individuals for medical treatment.

A cruise ship is waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

A cruise ship is waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

A cruise ship with nearly 150 people is waiting for help off Cape Verde's coast in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died and three others were left seriously ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to figure out if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise