Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads from European Cruise Ship to Multiple Continents

May 12, 2026 · 9 sources · 7 regions

A hantavirus outbreak originating from a cruise ship (MV Hondius) has spread to multiple countries, with 11 confirmed cases and 3 deaths. Spain, France, and other European nations have reported cases, while Australia, Canada, and Indonesia are monitoring contacts and passengers from the affected vessel.

Sources

Spain reports new hantavirus case as outbreak grows to 11 South China Morning Post · China
French PM calls for ‘closer coordination’ with EU countries on hantavirus Politico Europe · Europe
'Work not over,' says WHO after hantavirus evacuation Deutsche Welle · Germany
Breaking: Six passengers from hantavirus cruise ship 'in good health', minister says ABC News Australia · Australia
Australia to quarantine 6 people from hantavirus ship The Straits Times Asia · Southeast Asia
Indonesia monitors foreigner linked to cruise ship hantavirus scare The Straits Times Asia · Southeast Asia
Indonesia on alert for hantavirus amid European cruise outbreak The Straits Times Asia · Southeast Asia
Hantavirus doesn't have 'pandemic potential,' says health official. Why those fears remain CBC News · Canada
Brazil Reports First Hantavirus Death of 2026 in Minas Gerais Rio Times · Brazil

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