Hantavirus worldwide: spread map, affected countries and latest statistics
Which countries are affected, where are the natural outbreak zones, how many cases and what WHO says. The latest picture as of May 2026.
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Operational updates on hantavirus activity and related signals.
Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship: complete timeline
From the first passenger to the international evacuation. A complete timeline of the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
OpenHantavirus in Russia 2026: threat level, outbreak map and safety measures
The Andes strain is not in Russia. But local hantaviruses exist. Where they are found, how dangerous they are and what to do for protection.
OpenCDC says there are no confirmed hantavirus cases in the US, with 41 people under monitoring
US officials say there are still no confirmed hantavirus cases in the country, but 41 people are now under monitoring.
OpenAustralians linked to MV Hondius flew out of the Netherlands in full protective gear
Six passengers linked to the MV Hondius outbreak were flown toward Australia after authorities secured aircraft and crew.
OpenThe doctor who treated MV Hondius passengers has left medical isolation
A ship doctor who helped care for passengers during the MV Hondius outbreak has now left medical isolation.
OpenSix MV Hondius passengers left Arrowe Park for home isolation
Six passengers were allowed to leave Arrowe Park after negative tests, but their isolation is still continuing at home.
OpenRecent hantavirus tests in Italy and Spain all came back negative
Seventeen monitored people in Italy and Spain have now returned negative hantavirus test results.
OpenCanada is now monitoring 10 people linked to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak
Canada is monitoring 10 people, including cruise passengers and people who may have been exposed during flights.
OpenHow easily the Andes hantavirus spreads - a new debate after the ship outbreak
NBC examines the key scientific question after the outbreak - how easily Andes hantavirus may spread between people.
OpenWHO chief urges countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases
Tedros said more hantavirus cases may appear in the coming weeks because the incubation period is long.
OpenBritain moves 10 people into isolation after hantavirus outbreak contacts
Ten people linked to hantavirus contacts from remote British territories are being transferred to the UK for precautionary isolation.
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