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According to the latest reports from WHO and regional health authorities, the Andes virus cluster has risen to 9 total cases, including 7 confirmed and 2 probable cases. The death toll remains 3.
A Spanish passenger under quarantine in Madrid tested positive by PCR today, and French health officials confirmed another traveler associated with the recent cruise has tested positive.
The Turkish Ministry of Health confirmed that 3 Turkish nationals from the vessel tested negative. They show no symptoms but remain under observation as a precaution.
Health authorities are tracking an Andes virus cluster associated with the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius. As of 10 May 2026, the situation includes 8 reported cases, 6 confirmed and 2 probable, with 3 confirmed fatalities. WHO continues to assess the risk to the general public as low.
WHO reported 8 total cases linked to the MV Hondius cluster as of 8 May 2026, including 6 laboratory-confirmed Andes virus infections, 2 probable cases, and 3 deaths.
On 4 May 2026, WHO published an initial Disease Outbreak News report on a hantavirus cluster associated with the MV Hondius expedition vessel.
