HantavirusMap (curated) · global
Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
2 Juli 2026
On 2 May 2026, in accordance with the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), WHO received a notification from the National IHR Focal Point (NFP) of the United Kingdom of a cluster of severe acute respiratory illness aboard the Netherlands-flagged cruise ship M/V Hondius, with further details rapidly notified authorities in the Netherlands and South Africa.As of 2 July, a total of 13 cases (12 confirmed and one probable case), including three deaths (two confirmed and one probable), have been reported globally linked to the cruise ship. The case fatality ratio for this outbreak to — Source: WHO — Tier: official — Reported: 13 cases