Trending Now - Cruise Ship Passengers Assured of Safety After Hantavirus Death

WHO:

CBS News US - Dr. Céline Gounder discussed the hantavirus outbreak.

CBS News US - More than 140 people are still on board the cruise ship, including 17 Americans.

WHAT:

CBS News US - A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time.

CBS News US - There are eight confirmed cases of hantavirus, with three deaths reported.

BBC News - Passengers were assured that the virus-hit ship is "not infectious" after the first death.

WHERE:

CBS News US - The outbreak occurred aboard a cruise ship.

WHEN:

BBC News - An announcement regarding the ship's safety was made on 12 April.

WHY:

CBS News US - Investigators are racing to control the outbreak of hantavirus.

HOW:

CBS News US - Investigators are taking measures to manage the situation aboard the cruise ship.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 09:49 UTC)

A deadly strain of hantavirus has broken out aboard a cruise ship, marking the first occurrence of such an outbreak on a vessel. Currently, there are eight confirmed cases, with three deaths reported, while more than 140 people, including 17 Americans, remain on board. Investigators are working diligently to manage the situation and have assured passengers that the ship is "not infectious" following the first death.