In April–May 2026, a rare outbreak of Andes hantavirus occurred on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, resulting in three deaths and multiple infections. The virus spread among passengers and crew, prompting international response and evacuation to Tenerife. This event highlighted the risks of human-to-human transmission of a virus typically carried by rodents.
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