☣️ Hantavirus Outbreak Tracker

Index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70) completes a 4-month road trip through Chile, Uruguay and Argentina. Likely exposed to Andes hantavirus via rodent contact — leading hypothesis is a birding tour to a landfill site near Ushuaia.

149 passengers from 23 nationalities board. Itinerary: South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, Ascension Island, Saint Helena, Cape Verde.

Case 1 develops fever, headache, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

Case 1 goes into respiratory distress and dies on board. Classified as a probable case (no PCR test taken). Body removed at Saint Helena Apr 24.

Case 8 (British national) disembarks at Tristan da Cunha. Will develop symptoms on Apr 28.

Case 2 (Dutch female, 69, wife of Case 1) develops GI symptoms.

Case 2 goes ashore at Saint Helena. Case 3 (unknown nationality, adult male) presents to ship doctor with fever, shortness of breath and signs of pneumonia.

Case 2 boards flight to Johannesburg; deteriorates mid-flight. Dies on arrival Apr 26. Case 3's condition worsens.

Case 3 medically evacuated from Ascension Island to South Africa (Johannesburg ICU).

Case 4 (German female) develops fever and malaise Apr 28. Rapid deterioration. Dies on board May 2.

WHO notified. PCR confirms hantavirus in Cases 2 & 3 (Andes virus). WHO Disease Outbreak Notice DON599 issued. Ship anchors off Cape Verde.

PCR retrospectively confirms hantavirus in Case 2 (posthumous). Total confirmed: 3.

MV Hondius departs Cape Verde. Spain's central government overrides Canary Islands opposition and permits docking at Tenerife.

Switzerland confirms Case 5 — a returned passenger at University Hospital Zurich (FOPH statement). 3 passengers evacuated from ship by Cape Verde.

UK confirms 2 additional cases (Cases 6 & 7 — British nationals who returned home). Total confirmed reaches 6. 30+ contacts across 12+ countries under tracing. WHO maintains LOW global risk.

Probable case confirmed at Tristan da Cunha (Case 8 — British national). Ship between Cape Verde and Tenerife. WHO DG Tedros to travel to Tenerife for evacuation coordination. No symptomatic cases on board. US passengers to be repatriated to Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha on US government medical flight. UK government also arranging repatriation flight.

MV Hondius makes final approach to Tenerife. WHO DG Tedros meets Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez before heading to the island. CDC deploys team of epidemiologists and medical professionals to the Canary Islands to conduct exposure risk assessments for each American passenger. WHO ships 2,500 diagnostic kits from Argentina to laboratories in 5 countries to strengthen testing capacity. Spanish authorities finalize cordoned-off isolation processing area for repatriation.

WHO publishes follow-up Disease Outbreak Notice (DON600) consolidating multi-country surveillance. CDC formally alerts US clinicians to be aware of potential imported hantavirus cases as ~17 American passengers return home across 5+ states. Hospitalized cabin crew member earlier feared symptomatic tests NEGATIVE for hantavirus. Total still stands at 8 cases / 3 deaths — no new confirmed cases in 48 hours. WHO and ECDC continue to assess global public health risk as LOW.

MV Hondius arrives at Port of Granadilla, Tenerife at approximately 5:30 a.m. local time (WHO confirmed). Disembarkation begins on the same day. By Sunday evening, 94 people of 19 nationalities had disembarked, escorted ashore by personnel in full-body protective gear and breathing masks, then transferred to a cordoned isolation area and onward to repatriation buses and chartered flights. ~17 US passengers en route to the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit (Omaha, Offutt AFB) for 21-day observation; CDC epidemiologists conducted individual exposure-risk assessments before transfer. Five French nationals evacuated to Paris (72 h hospitalisation + 45-day home quarantine). UK, Dutch, Australian, Canadian and Irish governments operating their own repatriation flights — EU provides two additional aircraft for nationals without an assigned flight. Body of Case 4 being repatriated to Germany under public-health protocols. Local Tenerife protests continue but remain peaceful. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros on the ground in Tenerife coordinating with Spanish PM Sánchez; Pope Leo publicly thanks Canary Islands for their hospitality to patients. WHO and ECDC continue to assess global public health risk as LOW — Dr Tedros reiterates 'This is not another COVID.'

HHS announces that one American passenger evacuated on the US government repatriation flight has tested PCR-positive for the Andes hantavirus (Case 9). The patient is asymptomatic and was placed in an aircraft biocontainment unit. A second American (Case 10) developed mild symptoms during the same flight and is also being transported in biocontainment 'out of an abundance of caution'; PCR result pending. The aircraft (carrying 18 passengers in total) is heading to the ASPR Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center (RESPTC) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha; the symptomatic patient will then be transferred to a second RESPTC. Australia's evacuation plane arrives in Tenerife to fly out Australian, New Zealand and other allied-country nationals. Remaining Hondius crew expected to sail the vessel onward to Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Updated totals: 10 cases (7 confirmed / 3 suspected) · 3 deaths. WHO global risk assessment remains LOW.

ABC News reports the 18 US evacuees now distributed across two RESPTCs: 16 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha) and 2 at Emory University Hospital (Atlanta) — Case 10 (symptomatic, PCR pending) among them. WHO and ECDC global public health risk assessment remains LOW. MV Hondius crew preparing to sail vessel onward from Tenerife to Rotterdam.

ECDC publishes updated multi-country surveillance brief (12 May 2026): total raised to 11 cases — 9 confirmed and 2 probable, with 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed hantavirus, 1 suspected). Two new confirmations since May 11: Case 10 (American, PCR back positive) and Case 11 — a French national repatriated to Paris on May 10 now hospitalized in severe condition. France becomes the 7th country to confirm a case. WHO confirms no evidence of wider community transmission; global risk assessment held at LOW. ABC News live blog reports the French patient is presenting a 'severe form' of the virus.

No new confirmed or probable cases reported in the last 24 hours. Totals stable at 11 cases (9 confirmed, 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed hantavirus, 1 suspected). ECDC May 12 brief remains the latest official multi-country surveillance update; CDC Level 3 emergency response continues. Of the 18 US evacuees: 16 monitored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (15 in the quarantine unit, 1 PCR-positive in biocontainment) and 2 at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta. Hondius crew preparing onward sailing from Tenerife to Rotterdam. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW.

WHO publishes Disease Outbreak News DON601 consolidating multi-country surveillance: 11 cases (8 confirmed, 1 inconclusive, 2 probable) — CFR ~27%. ECDC publishes parallel 13 May 2026 surveillance update at ecdc.europa.eu. Confirmed cases now distributed across South Africa, Spain, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands; probable cases in Saint Helena and the United States. CIDRAP and major outlets continue to report the consolidated total as 11 cases (9 confirmed, 2 probable) · 3 deaths. WHO emphasises subsequent human-to-human transmission was confined to the close-contact shipboard environment; global risk assessment held at LOW. No evidence of wider community transmission anywhere on land. Japan Times reports lingering uncertainty over Andes virus airborne transmission complicates the global response.

Day 2 since the last new confirmed case (Case 11, France, 12 May). Cumulative totals hold at 11 cases · 3 deaths. Following WHO DON601 (13 May), the breakdown is 8 confirmed · 1 inconclusive · 2 probable; CIDRAP and several outlets report it as 9 confirmed / 2 probable. No new confirmations or probable cases reported in the last 48 hours. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues. All 18 US evacuees remain at the Nebraska RESPTC (16) and Atlanta RESPTC (2); 45-day French home-quarantine cohort and broader contact-tracing across 12+ countries ongoing. Hondius crew preparing onward sailing from Tenerife to Rotterdam. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW.

Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, the American passenger flagged as 'faintly positive' on the US repatriation flight and classified by WHO DON601 as the single inconclusive case, has been confirmed NEGATIVE on follow-up PCR testing (CNN, ABC News). He has been moved out of the Nebraska RESPTC biocontainment unit; blood test results still pending. Net effect: no new confirmed cases; the WHO breakdown trends toward 8 confirmed · 0 inconclusive · 2 probable pending an official update. Cumulative totals unchanged at 11 reported cases · 3 deaths. UKHSA also publishes May 12 explainer for the public. Stanford Medicine releases 'Five things to know about hantavirus' for clinicians and the public.

WHO and ECDC issue 14 May surveillance update — totals unchanged at 11 cases (8 confirmed, 2 probable, 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths; no new cases or deaths since the previous update. ABC News reports 41 Americans now under active CDC monitoring across multiple states (18 evacuees at RESPTCs + ~23 earlier-disembarked passengers/contacts identified across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and others). NPR reports the French national (Case 11) remains in critical condition in Paris (escalated from earlier 'severe form' reporting). Japan Times notes lingering scientific uncertainty over Andes virus airborne transmission complicates the global response. MV Hondius crew preparing onward sailing from Tenerife to Rotterdam. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; CDC Level 3 emergency response continues.

Dashboard catches up with WHO DON601 distribution — Spain's confirmed case formally added as Case 12: adult Spanish national who tested PCR-positive at Gómez Ulla Central Defence Hospital, Madrid on the evening of May 11 (Spanish Ministry of Health; confirmed by Al Jazeera, SCMP, Euronews and WHO DON601). Patient stable with low-grade fever and mild respiratory symptoms; 13 other Spanish evacuees at the same hospital tested negative. Spain becomes the 8th country with a confirmed case. MV Hondius has departed Tenerife and is sailing onward to Rotterdam — operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirms ETA of May 17 or 18, where the vessel will undergo a 'thorough cleaning and disinfection process' coordinated with GGD Rotterdam, RIVM and Dutch authorities. Filipino crew began a 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands on May 12 (NL Times). Updated cumulative totals: 12 cases · 3 deaths. Outbreak status held at WHO/ECDC LOW global public health risk; no new cases reported since the Spanish confirmation on May 11. Oceanwide Expeditions to announce by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises (PBS NewsHour, The Hill, Boston Globe).

Day 4 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May). No new cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. ECDC publishes a fresh 15 May 2026 surveillance update (ecdc.europa.eu — 'Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 15 May 2026'), confirming totals hold at 11 cases (8 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths (2 confirmed Andes, 1 probable) per WHO DON601. The dashboard's parallel count of 12 reflects the Spanish case formally added by the Spanish Ministry of Health on 11 May (10 confirmed / 2 probable). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues. WHO's 7 May statement reiterates the outbreak response remains active; an international study spanning ~20 countries is being launched to better understand how long Andes-virus patients stay infectious. The Santa Barbara Independent reports five Californians among the cohort exposed during the MV Hondius voyage — all asymptomatic and under CDC monitoring. Japan Times: lingering scientific uncertainty over Andes virus airborne transmission continues to complicate the global response. MV Hondius en route to Rotterdam (ETA May 17–18) for cleaning and disinfection under GGD Rotterdam / RIVM protocols. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW.

ECDC publishes 16 May 2026 surveillance update (ecdc.europa.eu — 'Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 16 May 2026'). Totals unchanged: 11 cases (8 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths; no new cases or deaths since the previous update. ECDC reiterates risk to the EU/EEA general population remains very low; CDC assesses US public health risk as 'extremely low'. NL Times reports 23 temporary quarantine cabins are being set up at the Port of Rotterdam to receive the international crew of the MV Hondius — Dutch authorities are still considering whether the crew (17 Filipino, 4 Dutch incl. 2 medics, 4 Ukrainian, 1 Russian, 1 Polish) will stay there for the full 6-week mandatory quarantine. Hondius still en route to Rotterdam (ETA evening 17 May) carrying 25 crew + 2 RIVM medics + the body of a deceased passenger. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW.

MV Hondius expected to arrive at the Port of Rotterdam this evening (17 May) after sailing from Tenerife. On arrival the Rotterdam-Rijnmond GGD will carry out tests on the crew and the two RIVM medical personnel; crew transfer to the 23 temporary quarantine cabins set up dockside is planned. Vessel will then undergo a thorough cleaning and disinfection process coordinated with GGD Rotterdam, RIVM and Dutch authorities. Crew composition on arrival: 25 crew members (17 Filipino, 4 Dutch including 2 medics, 4 Ukrainian, 1 Russian, 1 Polish) plus the body of a passenger who died on board. No new confirmed or probable cases reported in the last 24 hours — totals hold at 11 cases (8 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths per WHO DON601 / ECDC 16 May (dashboard parallel count of 12 includes Spain's Case 12). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW.

WHO publishes Disease Outbreak News update DON601 (who.int — 'Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country'). As of 17 May 2026, a total of 12 cases have been reported, including nine confirmed, two probable, and one inconclusive. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection, and all were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired the infection prior to boarding through exposure on land, with subsequent human-to-human transmission onboard the ship. MV Hondius is at sea and scheduled to arrive at its final stop in the Netherlands on 18 May. WHO confirms former passengers are hospitalized or quarantined in 12 countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States. WHO global public health risk assessment held at LOW; advises against any travel or trade restrictions beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

MV Hondius scheduled to complete its voyage today (18 May) at the Port of Rotterdam, per WHO DON601 (17 May). On arrival, Rotterdam-Rijnmond GGD will test the 25 crew and 2 RIVM medical personnel before crew transfer to the 23 temporary quarantine cabins set up dockside; vessel will then undergo a thorough cleaning and disinfection process coordinated with GGD Rotterdam, RIVM and Dutch authorities. Day 7 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May). No new confirmed or probable cases reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON601 (17 May): 12 cases (9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths; dashboard's parallel count of 12 (10 confirmed · 2 probable) reflects Spain's Case 12 as catalogued by the Spanish Ministry of Health. Former passengers now hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

MV Hondius docked at the Port of Rotterdam at approximately 4:30 a.m. ET this morning (NBC News, France 24, US News, Seatrade-Cruise), completing an 8,500-mile journey from Ushuaia, Argentina. Dutch authorities are implementing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medical staff remaining on board. Operator Oceanwide Expeditions has engaged EWS Group to carry out cleaning and disinfection of the vessel in close consultation with RIVM and GGD Rotterdam. Rotterdam-Rijnmond GGD to test crew on arrival; transfer to the 23 dockside quarantine cabins planned. France 24 and NBC News confirm: outbreak total stands at 3 deaths and up to 11–12 infections (per WHO DON601 17 May breakdown: 9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive; dashboard parallel count of 12 includes Spain's Case 12). No new confirmed cases or deaths in the last 24 hours. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk held at very low.

ECDC publishes 18 May 2026 surveillance update (ecdc.europa.eu — 'Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 18 May 2026'). Totals unchanged from WHO DON601 (17 May): 12 cases (9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths; no new cases or deaths since the previous update. ECDC confirms the MV Hondius arrived in Rotterdam on 18 May with 27 crew members on board. Risk to the EU/EEA general population remains very low; natural rodent reservoir of Andes virus is not present in Europe. Decontamination of the vessel coordinated by EWS Group / RIVM / GGD Rotterdam estimated to complete around 21 May.

Day 8 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May). No new confirmed or probable cases reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 12 cases (10 confirmed · 2 probable; per WHO DON601 17 May: 9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection of the vessel continues under RIVM / GGD Rotterdam supervision (estimated completion ~21 May). The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics are in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

ECDC publishes 19 May 2026 surveillance update (ecdc.europa.eu — 'Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 19 May 2026'). Totals unchanged from WHO DON601 (17 May) and the ECDC 18 May brief: 12 cases (9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable, the last death on 2 May). No new cases or deaths since the previous update. ECDC confirms MV Hondius is now in Rotterdam with crew under quarantine and the vessel undergoing disinfection in preparation for returning to service. Working hypothesis unchanged: first case acquired Andes hantavirus through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. ECDC EU/EEA risk assessment held at very low — the natural rodent reservoir of Andes virus is not present in Europe. WHO global public health risk assessment held at LOW; no travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts. Per WHO/Al Jazeera, all current and former Hondius crew members remain symptom-free.

Day 9 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May). No new confirmed or probable cases reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 12 cases (10 confirmed · 2 probable; per WHO DON601 17 May: 9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection continues under RIVM / GGD Rotterdam supervision (estimated completion ~21 May). The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. Operator Oceanwide Expeditions expected to announce by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises (PBS NewsHour). Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

ECDC publishes 20 May 2026 surveillance update (ecdc.europa.eu — 'Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 20 May 2026'). Totals unchanged from WHO DON601 (17 May) and prior ECDC briefs: 11 cases (9 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 suspected). No new cases or deaths reported since the previous update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection — endemic to the Andes mountains of Argentina and Chile. ECDC confirms MV Hondius remains docked in Rotterdam since 18 May with ship sanitation being carried out. ECDC also notes WHO is convening 'Hantavirus in Focus I: what we know and what it means' on 20 May 2026 to share scientific and outbreak-response insights. Working hypothesis unchanged: first case acquired Andes hantavirus through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. ECDC EU/EEA risk assessment held at very low; WHO global public health risk assessment held at LOW. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 10 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May). No new confirmed or probable cases reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 12 cases (10 confirmed · 2 probable; per WHO DON601 17 May: 9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths. Per ECDC's 18 May surveillance brief, decontamination of the MV Hondius coordinated by EWS Group / RIVM / GGD Rotterdam is estimated to complete around today (21 May). Vessel remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May; the 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins, and the Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. Operator Oceanwide Expeditions is expected to announce by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises. All current and former Hondius crew members remain symptom-free (WHO / Al Jazeera). Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

ECDC publishes 21 May 2026 surveillance update (ecdc.europa.eu — 'Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 21 May 2026'). Totals unchanged from prior ECDC briefs: 11 cases (9 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable). No new cases or deaths reported since the previous update. All laboratory-confirmed cases remain confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection. ECDC reiterates that the MV Hondius remains docked in Rotterdam since 18 May with ship sanitation being carried out; current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Working hypothesis unchanged: first case acquired Andes hantavirus through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. ECDC EU/EEA risk assessment held at very low; WHO global public health risk assessment held at LOW. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries; CDC Level 3 emergency response continues.

Day 11 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May). No new confirmed or probable cases reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 12 cases (10 confirmed · 2 probable; per WHO DON601 17 May: 9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths. MV Hondius remains docked in Rotterdam since 18 May; per ECDC's 18 May surveillance brief, EWS Group / RIVM / GGD Rotterdam decontamination of the vessel was estimated to complete around 21 May — vessel sanitation work continues to wrap up. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC). All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free (WHO / Al Jazeera). Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Operator Oceanwide Expeditions expected to announce shortly when the vessel will resume cruises. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Day 12 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May). No new confirmed or probable cases reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 12 cases (10 confirmed · 2 probable; per WHO DON601 17 May: 9 confirmed · 2 probable · 1 inconclusive) · 3 deaths. MV Hondius remains docked in Rotterdam since 18 May; per ECDC's 18 May surveillance brief, EWS Group / RIVM / GGD Rotterdam decontamination of the vessel was estimated to complete around 21 May — post-decontamination sanitation checks continue under RIVM supervision. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC). All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free (WHO / Al Jazeera). Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. Operator Oceanwide Expeditions expected to announce shortly when the vessel will resume cruises. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

ECDC publishes 24 May 2026 surveillance update (ecdc.europa.eu — 'Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 24 May 2026') and WHO updates Disease Outbreak News DON601 (who.int — 'Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country'). Official cumulative totals consolidated at 12 cases — 10 confirmed and 2 probable — and 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable). ECDC notes 'one new case and no new deaths reported since the previous update' — reflecting the formal inclusion of Spain's Case 12 in the official tally and the de-classification of the previously inconclusive U.S. case (Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, retested NEGATIVE). All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. Day 13 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May). MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation (WHO / ECDC); EWS Group cleaning and disinfection under RIVM / GGD Rotterdam supervision wrapping up after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC). All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired infection prior to boarding through land-based exposure, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 14 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May) — two-week streak without a new confirmation. Cumulative totals hold at 12 cases (10 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths per the consolidated WHO DON601 (24 May) and ECDC 24 May 2026 surveillance update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation (WHO / ECDC); EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam ongoing after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC). All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired infection prior to boarding through land-based exposure, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 15 since the last new confirmed case (Case 12, Spain, 11 May) — surveillance continues with the outbreak holding stable. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals unchanged at 12 cases (10 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per the consolidated WHO DON601 (24 May) and ECDC 24 May 2026 surveillance update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation (WHO / ECDC); EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC) — five days from the end of the planned 21-day observation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired infection prior to boarding through land-based exposure, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

ECDC publishes 26 May 2026 surveillance update and WHO updates Disease Outbreak News DON601 (who.int — 'Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country'). Cumulative totals raised to 13 cases — 11 confirmed and 2 probable — with 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable). One new confirmed case and no new deaths have been reported since the previous update (ECDC). Country/case-level details for the new confirmation pending in the official patient line list; all laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC). All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired infection prior to boarding through land-based exposure, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 1 since the most recent confirmation (the 13th case, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per the consolidated WHO DON601 (26 May) and ECDC 26 May 2026 surveillance update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC) — four days from the end of the planned 21-day observation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired infection prior to boarding through land-based exposure, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 2 since the most recent confirmation (the 13th case, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per the consolidated WHO DON601 (26 May) and ECDC 26 May 2026 surveillance update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC) — three days from the end of the planned 21-day observation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired infection prior to boarding through land-based exposure, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 3 since the most recent confirmation (the 13th case, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per the consolidated WHO DON601 (26 May) and ECDC 26 May 2026 surveillance update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC) — two days from the end of the planned 21-day observation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired infection prior to boarding through land-based exposure, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 4 since the most recent confirmation (the 13th case, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per the consolidated WHO DON601 (26 May) and ECDC 26 May 2026 surveillance update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026 (CDC) — one day from the end of the planned 21-day observation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). WHO restates the working hypothesis: first case acquired infection prior to boarding through land-based exposure, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 5 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May); cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths per the consolidated WHO DON601 (26 May) and ECDC 26 May 2026 surveillance update. WHO Disease Outbreak News DON604 (published 28 May) confirms that since DON601 (13 May), three additional confirmed cases were reported from Canada, the Netherlands and Spain — formally identifying Case 13 as a Canadian Yukon resident isolating at home in British Columbia. PCR was confirmed by the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg; reported by BC Provincial Health Officer 16 May (CBC News, Global News). Patient is mildly symptomatic; 26 additional Canadians being contacted for low-risk exposure (CBC News). Canada becomes the 9th country with a laboratory-confirmed case. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Today (31 May) is the 21-day mark of CDC monitoring at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit — US authorities confirmed several Americans (including two New York residents) are being released; others continue isolation to complete the full incubation window (WHO notes Andes virus incubation can extend to 42 days). Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis of onboard human-to-human transmission after the index case's land-based exposure. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; the 25 crew and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. All current and former Hondius crew members remain symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 6 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May); cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per the consolidated WHO DON601 (26 May), ECDC 26 May 2026 surveillance update and WHO DON604 (28 May). All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis that the index case acquired infection through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues to wrap up after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. With yesterday's 31 May 21-day CDC milestone passed, several Americans previously held at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit have been released; others continue isolation to complete the full incubation window (WHO notes Andes virus incubation can extend to 42 days). All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 7 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May) — one full week without a new confirmation. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — the latest official Disease Outbreak News update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis that the index case acquired infection through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues to wrap up after the estimated 21 May completion window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. With the 31 May 21-day CDC milestone passed, several Americans previously held at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit have been released; others continue isolation to complete the full incubation window (WHO notes Andes virus incubation can extend to 42 days). All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 8 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis that the index case acquired infection through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues post-completion of the estimated 21 May window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. With the 31 May 21-day CDC milestone passed, several Americans previously held at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit have been released; others continue isolation to complete the full 42-day Andes virus incubation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 9 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis that the index case acquired infection through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues post-completion of the estimated 21 May window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. With the 31 May 21-day CDC milestone passed, several Americans previously held at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit have been released; others continue isolation to complete the full 42-day Andes virus incubation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 10 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis that the index case acquired infection through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues post-completion of the estimated 21 May window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. With the 31 May 21-day CDC milestone passed, several Americans previously held at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit have been released; others continue isolation to complete the full 42-day Andes virus incubation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 11 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis that the index case acquired infection through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. The full 42-day Andes virus incubation window for MV Hondius evacuees who disembarked at Tenerife on 10 May closes on 21 June — a key milestone in determining whether the outbreak can be declared over. MV Hondius remains docked at the Port of Rotterdam since 18 May undergoing sanitation; EWS Group cleaning and disinfection coordinated with RIVM / GGD Rotterdam continues post-completion of the estimated 21 May window. The 25 crew members and 2 RIVM medics remain in dockside quarantine cabins; Filipino crew continue their 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. With the 31 May 21-day CDC milestone passed, several Americans previously held at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit have been released; others continue isolation to complete the full 42-day Andes virus incubation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 12 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis that the index case acquired infection through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius cleared by the Dutch Municipal Health Service (GGD) to return to service after completion of EWS Group sanitation at Rotterdam (Wikipedia / Dutch health authority); the vessel departed Rotterdam on/around 6 June bound for Svalbard. The 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees who disembarked 10 May closes on 21 June — a key milestone for any 'outbreak over' determination. With the 31 May 21-day CDC milestone passed, several Americans previously held at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit have been released; others continue isolation to complete the full 42-day incubation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 13 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update; the ECDC surveillance page (last updated 26 May) and CDC situation summary remain unchanged. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis that the index case acquired infection through land-based exposure prior to boarding, with subsequent human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius has been cleared to return to service after deep-cleaning at Rotterdam and has departed for Svalbard (Wikipedia / Dutch Municipal Health Service). The 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June — the key milestone WHO/ECDC will weigh before any 'outbreak over' determination; the outbreak has not yet been formally declared over. With the 31 May 21-day CDC milestone passed, several Americans previously held at the Nebraska National Quarantine Unit have been released; others continue isolation to complete the full 42-day incubation window. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring across AZ, CA, GA, NY, TX, VA and other states. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low. No travel or trade restrictions advised beyond movement restriction of identified high-risk contacts.

Day 14 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May) — two full weeks without a new case. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update; the ECDC surveillance page (last updated 26 May) and CDC situation summary remain unchanged. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May, with the effective reproduction number (Rt) estimated at 0.7 as of 22 May — consistent with declining transmission. MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, en route to Svalbard. The 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June — the milestone WHO/ECDC will weigh before any 'outbreak over' determination; the outbreak has not yet been formally declared over. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Day 15 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update; the ECDC surveillance page (last updated 26 May) and CDC situation summary remain unchanged. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis of land-based exposure of the index case followed by human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius remains in service after its Rotterdam sanitation, en route to Svalbard. With 11 days remaining until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees closes on 21 June, WHO/ECDC continue active monitoring; the outbreak has not yet been formally declared over. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). CDC Level 3 emergency response continues; 41 Americans under active CDC monitoring. Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Day 16 since the most recent confirmation (Case 13, added by WHO/ECDC on 26 May). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (11 confirmed · 2 probable) · 3 deaths (2 lab-confirmed Andes virus, 1 probable) per WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) — still the latest official Disease Outbreak News update; the ECDC surveillance page (last updated 26 May) and CDC situation summary remain unchanged. All laboratory-confirmed cases are confirmed for ANDV (Andes hantavirus) infection and were passengers onboard the MV Hondius. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. CDC confirms the U.S. public health monitoring period has closed: U.S. passengers who disembarked the MV Hondius and returned home were monitored by state and local health departments for a 42-day period that ended on 6 June 2026 — no cases of hantavirus disease were detected, and no further public health follow-up is needed for that group (CDC situation summary). Per WHO DON604, over 600 contacts (53% high-risk · 47% low-risk) have been identified across 32 countries as of 22 May; preliminary genomic analysis shows near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis of land-based exposure of the index case followed by human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment. MV Hondius remains in service after its Rotterdam sanitation, en route to Svalbard. With 10 days remaining until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees closes on 21 June, WHO/ECDC continue active monitoring; the outbreak has not yet been formally declared over. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). Per CDC situation summary, no Andes virus cases have been confirmed in the United States as a result of this outbreak; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

ECDC's surveillance update (page last updated 11 Jun 2026) reclassifies one of the two previously reported probable cases as confirmed following a positive laboratory result — revising the breakdown to 13 cases: 12 confirmed · 1 probable · 3 deaths (cumulative total unchanged; no new death). Per Wikipedia's outbreak timeline, the reclassification corresponds to the patient hospitalised on Tristan da Cunha (Case 8, British national) testing PCR-positive for Andes virus on 10 June. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). No new geographic spread: still 9 countries with confirmed cases. No new confirmed cases since the 10 June Tristan da Cunha result and no new deaths since 2 May. WHO DON604 (28 May) remains the most recent WHO Disease Outbreak News item; the ECDC surveillance page is the latest official source for the revised confirmed/probable split. MV Hondius remains in service after its Rotterdam deep-clean — operator Oceanwide Expeditions resumed regular operations (departed Rotterdam ~6 June bound for Svalbard, regular sailings from ~13 June). With 9 days remaining until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June, WHO/ECDC continue active monitoring; the outbreak has not yet been formally declared over. ECDC notes additional cases remain possible after former passengers and crew return home given the long incubation period. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Per CDC, the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Three days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 11 Jun 2026); WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours — no new death since 2 May. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample taken). Still 9 countries with confirmed cases; former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). MV Hondius remains in service after its Rotterdam deep-clean — operator Oceanwide Expeditions resumed regular sailings from ~13 June out of Svalbard. With 8 days remaining until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June, WHO/ECDC continue active monitoring; the outbreak has not yet been formally declared over. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Per CDC, the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Four days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths per the ECDC surveillance update (last updated 11 Jun 2026); WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item and the CDC situation summary is unchanged. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Preliminary genomic analysis continues to show near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis of land-based exposure of the index case followed by human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment; the effective reproduction number (Rt) was last estimated at 0.7 (22 May), consistent with declining transmission. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases. MV Hondius remains in service after its Rotterdam deep-clean, sailing from Svalbard. With 7 days remaining until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees closes on 21 June, WHO/ECDC continue active monitoring; the outbreak has not yet been formally declared over. ECDC notes additional cases remain possible after former passengers and crew return home given the long incubation period. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Five days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (last updated 11 Jun 2026); WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours — no new death since 2 May, no new case since the 10 June Tristan da Cunha result. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada); former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries. MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. One week remains until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June — the key milestone WHO/ECDC will weigh before any 'outbreak over' determination, which has not yet been made. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Per CDC, the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected and no further follow-up needed; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Six days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 11 Jun 2026); WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item and the CDC situation summary is unchanged. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours — no new death since 2 May, no new case since the 10 June Tristan da Cunha result. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada); former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). Preliminary genomic analysis continues to show near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis of land-based exposure of the index case followed by human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment; the effective reproduction number (Rt) was last estimated at 0.7 (22 May), consistent with declining transmission. MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. Five days remain until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June — the key milestone WHO/ECDC will weigh before any 'outbreak over' determination, which has not yet been made. ECDC notes additional cases remain possible after former passengers and crew return home given the long incubation period. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Per CDC, the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected and no further follow-up needed; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

One week (seven days) since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 11 Jun 2026); WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item and the CDC situation summary is unchanged. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours — no new death since 2 May, no new case since the 10 June Tristan da Cunha result. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada); former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). As of ECDC's 22 May figures, more than 600 contacts across 32 countries, territories and areas remain under monitoring or self-monitoring. Preliminary genomic analysis continues to show near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis of land-based exposure of the index case followed by human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment; the effective reproduction number (Rt) was last estimated at 0.7 (22 May), consistent with declining transmission. MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. Four days remain until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June — the key milestone WHO/ECDC will weigh before any 'outbreak over' determination, which has not yet been made. ECDC notes additional cases remain possible after former passengers and crew return home given the long incubation period. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Per CDC, the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected and no further follow-up needed; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Eight days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026, breakdown unchanged since 11 Jun); WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item and the CDC situation summary is unchanged. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours — no new death since 2 May, no new case since the 10 June Tristan da Cunha result. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). ECDC's latest assessment notes the likelihood of additional cases related to this event is now considered very low and that some identified contacts have completed their quarantine period while others are expected to do so in the coming days. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada); former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). Preliminary genomic analysis continues to show near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis of land-based exposure of the index case followed by human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment; the effective reproduction number (Rt) was last estimated at 0.7 (22 May), consistent with declining transmission. MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. Three days remain until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June — the key milestone WHO/ECDC will weigh before any 'outbreak over' determination, which has not yet been made. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Per CDC, the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected and no further follow-up needed; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Nine days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026, breakdown unchanged since 11 Jun); WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item and the CDC situation summary is unchanged. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours — no new death since 2 May, no new case since the 10 June Tristan da Cunha result. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). ECDC continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low, with identified contacts progressively completing their quarantine periods. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada); former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Saint Helena, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States). Preliminary genomic analysis continues to show near-identical sequences across cases, supporting the working hypothesis of land-based exposure of the index case followed by human-to-human transmission confined to the close-contact shipboard environment; the effective reproduction number (Rt) was last estimated at 0.7 (22 May), consistent with declining transmission. MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. Two days remain until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June — the key milestone WHO/ECDC will weigh before any 'outbreak over' determination, which has not yet been made. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Per CDC, the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected and no further follow-up needed; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Ten days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun). Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026, breakdown unchanged since 11 Jun); WHO DON604 (28 May 2026) remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item and the CDC situation summary is unchanged. No new confirmed or probable cases or deaths reported in the last 24 hours — no new death since 2 May, no new case since the 10 June Tristan da Cunha result. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). Almost all MV Hondius passengers and crew completed their 42-day quarantine on 18 June — every person was re-tested for Andes virus before release and all results were negative (RIVM; Wikipedia). ECDC continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada); former passengers remain hospitalized or quarantined across 12 countries. MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. One day remains until the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closes on 21 June — the key milestone WHO/ECDC will weigh before any 'outbreak over' determination, which has not yet been made. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Per CDC, the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected and no further follow-up needed; risk to the American public remains extremely low. WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

The 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the MV Hondius passengers evacuated at Tenerife (disembarked 10 May) closes today, 21 June 2026 — and no new cases have emerged. Eleven days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). The closing of this window follows the 18 June completion of the 42-day quarantine for almost all passengers and crew — every person re-tested negative for Andes virus before release (RIVM; Wikipedia) — and the earlier closure (6 June) of the U.S. 42-day monitoring period with no cases detected. ECDC assesses the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

One day after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Twelve days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). The 42-day quarantine for almost all passengers and crew completed on 18 June with every person re-testing negative for Andes virus (RIVM; Wikipedia), and the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June with no cases detected. ECDC assesses the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Two days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Thirteen days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; some identified contacts have completed their quarantine while others are expected to do so in the coming days, and the likelihood of additional cases related to this event is considered very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). The 42-day passenger/crew quarantine completed on 18 June with every person re-testing negative for Andes virus (RIVM; Wikipedia); and the CDC situation summary (last updated 22 Jun) confirms that on 21 June all U.S. citizens potentially exposed aboard the M/V Hondius finished their 42-day monitoring period — no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of this outbreak. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Three days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Fourteen days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; some identified contacts have completed their quarantine while others are expected to do so in the coming days, and ECDC continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). All three completed monitoring/quarantine milestones have now passed with no further cases: the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6 June (no U.S. cases), the passenger/crew 42-day quarantine completed 18 June (all re-tested negative for Andes virus — RIVM; Wikipedia), and the Tenerife-evacuee incubation window closed 21 June. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Four days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Fifteen days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; some identified contacts have completed their quarantine while others are expected to do so in the coming days, and ECDC continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). The CDC situation summary confirms that on 21 June all U.S. citizens potentially exposed aboard the M/V Hondius finished their 42-day monitoring period — and that no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of this outbreak. All three completed monitoring/quarantine milestones have now passed with no further cases: the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 6/21 June (no U.S. cases), the passenger/crew 42-day quarantine completed 18 June (all re-tested negative for Andes virus — RIVM; Wikipedia), and the Tenerife-evacuee incubation window closed 21 June. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Five days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Sixteen days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; some identified contacts have completed their quarantine while others are expected to do so in the coming days, and ECDC continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). All three completed monitoring/quarantine milestones have now passed with no further cases: the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 21 June with no U.S. hantavirus cases (CDC situation summary), the passenger/crew 42-day quarantine completed 18 June (all re-tested negative for Andes virus — RIVM; Wikipedia), and the Tenerife-evacuee incubation window closed 21 June. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Six days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Seventeen days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; some identified contacts have completed their quarantine while others are expected to do so in the coming days, and ECDC continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). All three completed monitoring/quarantine milestones have now passed with no further cases: the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 21 June with no U.S. hantavirus cases (CDC situation summary), the passenger/crew 42-day quarantine completed 18 June (all re-tested negative for Andes virus — RIVM; Wikipedia), and the Tenerife-evacuee incubation window closed 21 June. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Seven days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Eighteen days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; some identified contacts have completed their quarantine while others are expected to do so in the coming days, and ECDC continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). All three completed monitoring/quarantine milestones have now passed with no further cases: the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 21 June with no U.S. hantavirus cases (CDC situation summary), the passenger/crew 42-day quarantine completed 18 June (all re-tested negative for Andes virus — RIVM; Wikipedia), and the Tenerife-evacuee incubation window closed 21 June. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Eight days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Nineteen days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; ECDC reports that identified contacts have progressively completed their quarantine periods and continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). All three completed monitoring/quarantine milestones have now passed with no further cases: the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 21 June with no U.S. hantavirus cases (CDC situation summary), the passenger/crew 42-day quarantine completed 18 June (all re-tested negative for Andes virus — RIVM; Wikipedia), and the Tenerife-evacuee incubation window closed 21 June. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Nine days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Twenty days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; ECDC reports that identified contacts have progressively completed their quarantine periods and continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). All three completed monitoring/quarantine milestones have now passed with no further cases: the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 21 June with no U.S. hantavirus cases (CDC situation summary), the passenger/crew 42-day quarantine completed 18 June (all re-tested negative for Andes virus — RIVM; Wikipedia), and the Tenerife-evacuee incubation window closed 21 June. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

Ten days after the 42-day Andes virus incubation window for the Tenerife evacuees (disembarked 10 May) closed on 21 June with no new cases. Twenty-one days since the most recent confirmation (Case 8, Tristan da Cunha, PCR-positive 10 Jun); no new death since 2 May. Cumulative totals hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%) per the ECDC surveillance update (page last updated 17 Jun 2026) and WHO DON604 (28 May 2026), which remains the latest official Disease Outbreak News item. Per WHO's fourth Disease Outbreak News report, as of 17 June 2026 a total of 13 cases have been reported, including 12 confirmed and one probable; ECDC reports that identified contacts have progressively completed their quarantine periods and continues to assess the likelihood of additional cases related to this event as very low. The sole remaining probable case is the deceased index case (Case 1, Dutch male, 70 — no PCR sample was ever taken). All three completed monitoring/quarantine milestones have now passed with no further cases: the U.S. 42-day monitoring period closed 21 June with no U.S. hantavirus cases (CDC situation summary), the passenger/crew 42-day quarantine completed 18 June (all re-tested negative for Andes virus — RIVM; Wikipedia), and the Tenerife-evacuee incubation window closed 21 June. Important: as of today neither WHO nor ECDC has issued a formal 'outbreak over' declaration; the dashboard will reflect such a statement only when an official source publishes it. Still 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada). MV Hondius remains in service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings. All current and former Hondius crew members continue to be reported as symptom-free. Risk to the American public remains extremely low; WHO/ECDC global public health risk assessment held at LOW; ECDC EU/EEA risk: very low.

The World Health Organization officially declared the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over on 2 July 2026. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the end of the event after the last close contact of a confirmed case completed a six-week (42-day) quarantine on Thursday, tested negative, and returned home. The declaration follows the standard practice of waiting twice the maximum incubation period with no new cases. No new cases have been linked to the outbreak since 25 May, and no new death since 2 May. Final cumulative tally: 13 cases — 12 confirmed · 1 probable — and 3 deaths (case fatality ratio ~23%), two of the deaths laboratory-confirmed as Andes virus (the index case, Case 1, remains a probable case as no PCR sample was ever taken). The outbreak spread to 9 countries with confirmed cases (Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Canada); at its peak more than 600 people across 32 countries were under medical surveillance. WHO reiterated that the Andes virus — the only hantavirus known to transmit person-to-person — poses a low risk of wider epidemic spread because transmission requires prolonged close contact. MV Hondius remains in commercial service following its Rotterdam deep-clean, operating regular Svalbard sailings (Forbes; WHO; ECDC; CDC).

First full day since WHO declared the outbreak over (2 Jul). No further cases or deaths; the event is closed. Final figures stand at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths across 9 countries with confirmed cases. WHO's fourth and final Disease Outbreak News report (DON604, 28 May) and the ECDC surveillance update remain the archival record of the cluster. CDC's situation summary confirms no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of this outbreak. All passengers, crew and traced contacts have completed quarantine with no onward transmission detected. The MV Hondius continues normal Svalbard operations. This dashboard now reflects the outbreak as officially concluded; figures are final unless an official source publishes a revision.

Three days since WHO declared the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over (2 Jul). No further cases or deaths reported; the event remains closed. Final figures hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (CFR ~23%) across 9 countries with confirmed cases. WHO DON604 (28 May) and the ECDC surveillance update stand as the archival record; CDC reaffirms no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of the outbreak. All passengers, crew and traced contacts completed quarantine with no onward transmission. MV Hondius continues normal Svalbard operations; WHO/ECDC global risk remains LOW. Figures are final unless an official source publishes a revision.

Four days since WHO declared the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over (2 Jul). No further cases or deaths; the event remains closed. Final figures hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (CFR ~23%) across 9 countries with confirmed cases. WHO's fourth and final Disease Outbreak News report (DON604, 28 May) and the ECDC surveillance update remain the archival record; per the CDC situation summary, no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of the outbreak and the 42-day monitoring of exposed U.S. citizens closed 21 Jun. All passengers, crew and traced contacts have completed quarantine with no onward transmission. MV Hondius continues normal Svalbard operations; WHO/ECDC global risk remains LOW. Figures are final unless an official source publishes a revision.

Five days since WHO declared the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over (2 Jul). No further cases or deaths; the event remains closed. Final figures hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (CFR ~23%) across 9 countries with confirmed cases. WHO DON604 (28 May) and the ECDC surveillance update stand as the archival record; CDC reaffirms no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of the outbreak. All passengers, crew and traced contacts have completed quarantine with no onward transmission. MV Hondius continues normal Svalbard operations; WHO/ECDC global risk remains LOW. Figures are final unless an official source publishes a revision.

Six days since WHO declared the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over (2 Jul). No further cases or deaths; the event remains closed. Final figures hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (CFR ~23%) across 9 countries with confirmed cases. WHO DON604 (28 May) and the ECDC surveillance update remain the closing record; CDC reaffirms no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of the outbreak, and ECDC assesses the likelihood of additional cases as very low. All passengers, crew and traced contacts have completed quarantine with no onward transmission. MV Hondius continues normal Svalbard operations; WHO/ECDC global risk remains LOW. Figures are final unless an official source publishes a revision.

One week since WHO declared the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over (2 Jul). No further cases or deaths; the event remains closed. Final figures hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (CFR ~23%) across 9 countries with confirmed cases. WHO DON604 (28 May) and the ECDC surveillance update remain the closing record; per the ECDC threat assessment the likelihood of additional cases is very low, and CDC reaffirms no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of the outbreak. Of the ten hospitalised cases, eight have recovered and been discharged. All passengers, crew and traced contacts have completed quarantine with no onward transmission. MV Hondius continues normal Svalbard operations; WHO/ECDC global risk remains LOW. Figures are final unless an official source publishes a revision.

Eight days since WHO declared the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over (2 Jul). No further cases or deaths; the event remains closed. Final figures hold at 13 cases (12 confirmed · 1 probable) · 3 deaths (CFR ~23%) across 9 countries with confirmed cases. WHO DON604 (28 May) and the ECDC surveillance update remain the closing archival record — the ECDC page notes it is no longer being regularly updated. Per the ECDC threat assessment the likelihood of additional cases is very low, and CDC reaffirms no cases of hantavirus disease occurred in the United States as a result of the outbreak. Of the ten hospitalised cases, eight have recovered and been discharged and two remain under medical care. All passengers, crew and traced contacts have completed quarantine with no onward transmission. MV Hondius continues normal Svalbard operations; WHO/ECDC global risk remains LOW. Figures are final unless an official source publishes a revision.