MV Hondius

The World Health Organization declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship over after the last person left quarantine. The outbreak resulted in 12 confirmed and one probable case, including three deaths, with scientists now focusing on analyzing lessons from the incident.

All Canadians exposed to the Andes hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship have completed their self-isolation period. Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed this on social media.

The U.S. hantavirus quarantine has ended with no cases reported domestically, following an outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The CDC confirmed the response concluded on June 24, 2026, after 13 cases (including three deaths) were identified, primarily among passengers evacuated to a Nebraska quarantine facility.

Eight Americans quarantined for six weeks in Nebraska after exposure to a hantavirus outbreak were released. The US Health and Human Services Department confirmed the end of their isolation, which followed their evacuation from the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Canary Islands in May. One individual accused the government of holding her against her will during the quarantine.

The last eight American passengers quarantined for 42 days due to hantavirus exposure on a cruise ship in Nebraska have been released. The outbreak, which killed three people, led to evacuations and quarantines globally, with 13 cases identified. None of the quarantined passengers developed the illness.

The last eight American passengers quarantined for 42 days due to hantavirus exposure on a cruise ship in Nebraska have been released. The outbreak, which killed three people, led to evacuations and quarantines globally, with 13 confirmed cases. Angela Perryman, one of the passengers, was held under a controversial quarantine order against her will.

The last eight American passengers quarantined in Nebraska due to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have been released after 42 days. The outbreak, which killed three people, led to the evacuation of over 120 individuals, with 18 Americans quarantined at the National Quarantine Unit. Angela Perryman, one of the passengers, was held under a controversial quarantine order against her will.

A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship led to global health alerts and quarantines for passengers, but no new cases have emerged in over three weeks. The outbreak highlighted the rare human-to-human transmission of the Andes strain of hantavirus, though experts confirmed the risk remains low.

Angela Perryman, a cruise passenger exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius, is being held in federal quarantine by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. despite a CDC recommendation to allow her to return home to Florida. Florida's proposed monitoring plan does not meet federal requirements, leading to an extended quarantine order.

The CDC and Florida are in disagreement over the quarantine of a hantavirus cruise ship passenger. The first passengers from the MV Hondius departed for Tenerife's airport via a Spanish military emergency unit bus.

The US spent $750,000 to evacuate an American citizen from Pitcairn Island after she may have been exposed to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The evacuation strained the State Department's emergency budget, which is also being stressed by other global evacuations.

Argentina is expanding its investigation into a hantavirus outbreak linked to an Atlantic cruise ship by sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza. Scientists, including U.S. CDC biologists, are collaborating to trace the origin of the Andes hantavirus, which caused two deaths among Dutch tourists before boarding the ship in Ushuaia.

Two individuals exposed to hantavirus have returned to New York state and will undergo a 42-day quarantine at their residences. The Dutch polar expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is under quarantine in Rotterdam after an outbreak that killed three and infected eight passengers.

The US government may allow 18 American passengers exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus to return home after a six-week quarantine, requiring 24/7 monitoring outside their homes. The passengers, part of a cruise group linked to 13 cases and three deaths, are currently quarantined in Nebraska, but New York has refused to permit this arrangement.

The MV Hondius, a ship previously affected by a hantavirus outbreak, is set to resume passenger operations on June 13. This marks a return to service after the health incident.

A Spanish passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for hantavirus after being evacuated. The patient was in close contact with an ill traveler on the ship.

The Spanish government has confirmed a new case of hantavirus. Workers in protective gear are disinfecting the MV Hondius cruise ship in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as part of containment efforts.

South African scientists identified hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship thousands of miles away after a passenger was hospitalized in Johannesburg. The rapid diagnosis followed a process of elimination involving tests for Legionella, bird flu, and other respiratory diseases, with collaboration from international experts.

Scientists have confirmed that hantavirus can spread between humans, contrary to social media claims that it cannot. The strain that circulated on the MV Hondius cruise ship is capable of human-to-human transmission, though transmission rates are low.

A hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius has grown to 12 confirmed cases after another crew member tested positive. The ship docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands on May 20, 2026. The outbreak raises concerns about disease transmission on cruise vessels.

The EU's public health response mechanisms were activated following the detection of hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which docked in Spain. Multiple EU member states participated in evacuation flights from Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Experts clarified that hantavirus is significantly less infectious than COVID-19.

An American woman, Angela Perryman, is being held against her will in a quarantine facility in Omaha, Nebraska, after potentially being exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship. She has tested negative and is not showing symptoms but is being forced to stay for at least two more weeks. The quarantine order was issued under federal public health authority.

The MV Hondius cruise ship has arrived in the Netherlands to be disinfected due to a hantavirus outbreak. A Canadian passenger has tested positive, and 18 Americans from the ship remain in quarantine. The ship's arrival is part of the ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak.

The MV Hondius cruise ship, carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel, has docked in the Netherlands. The ship was affected by a Hantavirus outbreak. It reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam.

The Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius has arrived in the Netherlands, ending a long and deadly voyage. The ship is expected to dock at the port of Rotterdam, where crew members will undergo medical screening. The arrival marks the end of a troubled journey for the MV Hondius.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests Europe should choose a negotiator for potential peace talks with Russia. A cruiseship, MV Hondius, has arrived at the Port of Rotterdam for disinfection and crew quarantine due to a hantavirus outbreak. Europe is urged to have a strong presence in the negotiations.

A cruise ship, MV Hondius, hit by a hantavirus outbreak is scheduled to arrive in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The outbreak has reached 11 cases, with three passengers dead. The ship will be decontaminated after everyone on board disembarks.

Canadian health officials confirmed a hantavirus case linked to a cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers, with one Canadian testing positive out of four who returned from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The outbreak has prompted heightened precautions internationally, including in the Netherlands and Canada. The World Health Organization has identified 11 cases connected to the cruise outbreak.

Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships have not deterred travelers from booking trips, with demand remaining strong ahead of the busy summer season. Despite health concerns, over 38 million people are projected to take ocean cruises this year. Cruise industry experts say that following health guidance and staying aware of official updates can minimize risks.

The MV Hondius cruise ship is set to arrive in the Netherlands on Monday after departing from the port of Praia, Cape Verde, on May 5. The ship's arrival is expected to take place on Monday. Further details about the cruise ship's itinerary or passenger information are not provided.

U.S. passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Davis Global Center in Omaha. The passengers were likely quarantined due to a contagion. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is handling the situation.

Despite recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships, the demand for cruises remains strong, with industry representatives expecting a record number of passengers this year. Three passengers died and several others fell ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius. The Cruise Lines International Association estimates 38.3 million people will travel on ocean-going ships this year.

A Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus after isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, along with three other former passengers. The individual is one of four former passengers on the ship who were in isolation. The MV Hondius had been hit by a hantavirus outbreak.

A Canadian from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship has tested positive, and is one of four former passengers isolating on Vancouver Island. The individual was on the MV Hondius cruise ship. They are currently located in British Columbia.

A person in British Columbia has presumptively tested positive for hantavirus after being exposed on a cruise ship, and is currently in isolation. The individual developed mild symptoms and was transferred to a hospital in Victoria for assessment and testing. Three lives have been claimed by the outbreak.

A Canadian passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus. The passengers were boarding an aircraft at Tenerife Sud airport in Spain's Canary Islands to return to Canada. The incident occurred on May 10.

A deadly outbreak of hantavirus has been linked to a known strain, according to France's analysis. The virus was found aboard the MV Hondius and genomic analysis showed no new characteristics. The outbreak is being monitored.

A suspected hantavirus case is being investigated in upstate New York with no connection to a deadly cruise ship outbreak, and global health officials are monitoring the rare virus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius luxury cruise ship. The World Health Organization has identified 11 hantavirus cases linked to the cruise outbreak, including three deaths. The Ontario County Public Health Department is urging residents to take precautions when cleaning enclosed spaces where rodents may be present.

The US case of hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius was found to be a false positive, reducing the outbreak cases from 11 to 10. The case was originally reported as mildly positive by US health officials and inconclusive by the World Health Organization. The false positive case was attributed to Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, an American doctor aboard the ship.

The CDC failed to inform New York health officials about a Manhattan resident who was potentially exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship. The woman, a dual citizen of New Zealand and the US, traveled freely after leaving the ship. Her ability to continue traveling raises concerns about the potential spread of the disease.