Trending Now - Hantavirus Cases Unrelated to Recent Cruise Ship Incident, Officials Confirm

WHO:

The Denver Post - Hope Shuler, spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, stated, “The risk to the general public is low.”

CBS News - Health Minister Stéphanie Rist stated, "This sequencing work allows us to better understand the virus and to ensure close health monitoring."

CBS News - Health Minister Stéphanie Rist stated, "The analyzed virus corresponds to the viruses already known and monitored in South America."

The Denver Post - Hope Shuler, spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, stated, “CDPHE is working closely with our local partners following standard protocols to investigate this case and identify the source of exposure.”

CNN - Dr. Bonnie Henry, public health officer for British Columbia, confirmed a "presumptive positive" hantavirus test result for a Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius.

The Denver Post - A Douglas County resident died after contracting hantavirus.

CBS News - Health Minister Stéphanie Rist confirmed the sequencing of the Andes virus.

Yahoo - WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated the risk to the global population remains low.

WHAT:

CBS News - French medical officials confirmed that the Andes virus detected in a French passenger matched known strains from South America, with no evidence of new characteristics that would make it more transmissible or dangerous.

CBS News - Eleven people contracted hantavirus on the MV Hondius, with three deaths reported, marking the first outbreak of its kind.

CBS News - The outbreak has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple believed to be the first exposed to the virus while visiting South America.

CBS News - The outbreak on the MV Hondius has reached 12 cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths reported.

Yahoo - As of May 15, there were a total of 10 reported cases of hantavirus stemming from the cruise ship, with eight confirmed and three deaths.

Yahoo - At least 41 people in the U.S. are being monitored for potential exposure linked to the MV Hondius, including 18 passengers currently in the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

CBS News - The outbreak on the MV Hondius has reached 12 cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths reported.

Yahoo - As of May 15, there were a total of 10 reported cases of hantavirus stemming from the cruise ship, with eight confirmed and three deaths.

AP News - Oceanwide Expeditions, the Dutch company that owns the MV Hondius, stated it does not foresee any changes to its operations and has a cruise setting sail from Keflavik, Iceland, on May 29.

CNN - Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the Canadian case are expected over the weekend.

CBS News - The outbreak on the MV Hondius has reached 12 cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths reported.

CBS News - The outbreak has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple believed to be the first exposed to the virus while visiting South America.

CBS News - The outbreak on the MV Hondius has reached 11 cases, with nine confirmed, and three deaths reported.

Yahoo - As of May 15, there were a total of 10 reported cases of hantavirus stemming from the cruise ship, with eight confirmed and three deaths.

The Denver Post - A Douglas County resident died from hantavirus, confirmed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which stated the case is not linked to the MV Hondius outbreak.

CBS News - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed that the last fatal case of Sin Nombre hantavirus in Colorado was recorded in 2024.

CBS News - Eleven people contracted hantavirus on the MV Hondius, with three deaths reported, marking the first outbreak of its kind.

CBS News - The outbreak on the MV Hondius has reached 10 cases, eight of which have been confirmed, with three deaths.

Yahoo - As of May 15, there were a total of 10 reported cases of hantavirus stemming from the cruise ship, with eight confirmed and three deaths.

AP News - Oceanwide Expeditions, the Dutch company that owns the MV Hondius, stated it does not foresee any changes to its operations and has a cruise setting sail from Keflavik, Iceland, on May 29.

CBS News - The outbreak on the MV Hondius has reached 11 cases, with nine confirmed, and three deaths reported.

CNN - The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has reached 12 cases, with nine confirmed.

CBS News - Three people have died since the outbreak began on the MV Hondius.

The Denver Post - There have been 132 cases of Sin Nombre hantavirus in Colorado since the disease was discovered in the Four Corners region in 1993, with 47 of those cases being fatal.

CBS News - The French passenger who tested positive for the Andes virus is being treated in Paris and was previously reported to be in serious condition.

Yahoo - As of May 15, there were a total of 10 reported cases of hantavirus stemming from the cruise ship, with eight confirmed and three deaths.

The Denver Post - The resident's case was not linked to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.

The Denver Post - Eleven people contracted hantavirus on the MV Hondius, with three deaths reported.

CBS News - The Andes virus detected in a French passenger matched known strains from South America.

Yahoo - As of May 15, there were 10 reported cases of hantavirus from the cruise ship, with eight confirmed and three deaths.

Yahoo - At least 41 people in the U.S. are being monitored for potential exposure linked to the MV Hondius.

WHERE:

CNN - The Canadian passengers returned to British Columbia on May 10.

Yahoo - Health officials in at least 10 states are monitoring residents for potential infections linked to the cruise ship, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

CNN - The Canadian passengers returned to British Columbia on May 10.

CBS News - The French passenger who tested positive for the Andes virus is being treated in Paris.

CNN - The Canadian passengers returned to British Columbia on May 10.

The Denver Post - The hantavirus case was confirmed in Douglas County, Colorado.

CBS News - The MV Hondius cruise ship was involved in the outbreak.

Yahoo - Passengers were evacuated to the Canary Islands and monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska.

WHEN:

AP News - Oceanwide Expeditions has a cruise setting sail from Keflavik, Iceland, on May 29.

CNN - Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the Canadian case are expected over the weekend.

The Denver Post - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed the case on Saturday.

CBS News - The outbreak on the MV Hondius occurred earlier in the month.

Yahoo - The monitoring of individuals in the U.S. began after the outbreak was reported.

WHY:

CBS News - The Andes virus is the only form of hantavirus that can be transmitted from person to person.

The Denver Post - The Douglas County resident was exposed to rodents, the most common way to contract hantavirus.

CBS News - The Andes virus is the only form of hantavirus that can be transmitted from person to person.

HOW:

CBS News - Genomic analysis confirmed that the viruses detected in patients from the ship were identical to each other and about 97% similar to some Andes viruses circulating in South America, including those identified in rodents.

CBS News - Genomic analysis confirmed the virus found in the French passenger matched the virus detected in other cases aboard the ship and closely resembled known Andes virus samples circulating in South America.

CBS News - Genomic analysis confirmed that the virus found in the French passenger matched the virus detected in other cases aboard the ship and closely resembled known Andes virus samples circulating in South America.

CBS News - The viruses detected in patients from the ship were identical to each other and about 97% similar to some Andes viruses circulating in South America.

The Denver Post - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is investigating the case and identifying the source of exposure.

CBS News - Genomic analysis confirmed the virus found in the French passenger matched other cases aboard the ship.

Yahoo - Health officials in at least 10 states are monitoring residents for potential infections linked to the cruise ship.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 10:16 UTC)

Health officials have confirmed that the Andes virus detected in a French passenger matches known strains from South America, with no new characteristics making it more dangerous. Eleven people contracted hantavirus on the MV Hondius, resulting in three deaths, including a Dutch couple who were likely the first to be exposed while visiting South America. As a precaution, health officials in at least ten states are monitoring residents for potential infections linked to the cruise ship, while a cruise is set to depart from Keflavik, Iceland, on May 29.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 08:15 UTC)

A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has now reached 12 cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths reported, according to CBS News. Health Minister Stéphanie Rist stated that the analyzed virus corresponds to those already known and monitored in South America, and genomic analysis confirmed a match with viruses found in other cases aboard the ship. Meanwhile, at least 41 people in the U.S. are being monitored for potential exposure, including 18 passengers currently in the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, as Oceanwide Expeditions prepares to set sail from Keflavik, Iceland, on May 29.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 06:16 UTC)

The outbreak on the MV Hondius has now reached twelve cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths reported, prompting health officials in at least ten states, including California and Texas, to monitor residents for potential infections. Oceanwide Expeditions, the Dutch company that owns the cruise ship, plans to continue its operations with a new cruise departing from Keflavik, Iceland, on May 29. Meanwhile, results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm a Canadian case are expected over the weekend, as at least 41 people in the U.S. are being monitored for potential exposure linked to the ship.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 04:16 UTC)

Health officials are investigating a case of hantavirus exposure in Colorado, with Hope Shuler from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment stating they are working closely with local partners to identify the source. Meanwhile, an outbreak on the MV Hondius has resulted in twelve cases, including three deaths, with the virus detected in a French passenger now being treated in Paris, matching known strains from South America. Oceanwide Expeditions is scheduled to set sail from Keflavik, Iceland, on May 29, as genomic analysis reveals that the viruses from the ship are closely related to those found in rodents in South America.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 01:30 UTC)

French medical officials have confirmed that the Andes virus found in a passenger matches known strains from South America, showing no signs of increased transmissibility or danger. The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius has now reached eleven cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths reported, while at least 41 people in the U.S. are being monitored for potential exposure, including 18 passengers in quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Health officials across at least ten states, including Arizona, California, and Texas, are actively monitoring residents for potential infections related to the cruise ship, as genomic analysis reveals the viruses from the ship are nearly identical to those circulating in South American rodents.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 23:13 UTC)

A Douglas County resident has died from hantavirus, a case confirmed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which clarified that this incident is not linked to the ongoing outbreak on the MV Hondius. That outbreak has now reached a total of ten reported cases, with eight confirmed and three fatalities, marking a significant health concern. Genomic analysis has revealed that the virus found in a French passenger matches the strains detected in other cases aboard the ship and closely resembles known Andes virus samples circulating in South America.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 19:16 UTC)

The outbreak on the MV Hondius has now reached eleven cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths reported. Oceanwide Expeditions, the Dutch company that owns the ship, announced it does not anticipate any changes to its operations and has a cruise scheduled to depart from Keflavik, Iceland, on May 29. Genomic analysis revealed that the viruses found in patients aboard the ship are identical to each other and approximately 97% similar to certain Andes viruses circulating in South America, including those identified in rodents.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 17:15 UTC)

Dr. Bonnie Henry, the public health officer for British Columbia, has confirmed a "presumptive positive" hantavirus test result for a Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius, where the outbreak has now reached twelve cases, with nine confirmed and three fatalities reported. The passengers returned to British Columbia on May 10, and results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the Canadian case are expected over the weekend. The viruses detected in patients from the ship were found to be identical to each other and about 97% similar to some Andes viruses circulating in South America.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 13:25 UTC)

There have been 132 cases of Sin Nombre hantavirus reported in Colorado since its discovery in the Four Corners region, with 47 of those cases resulting in fatalities. Meanwhile, a French passenger who tested positive for the Andes virus is currently being treated in Paris, and genomic analysis has confirmed that the virus matches those found in other cases linked to a cruise ship, which has seen a total of 10 reported hantavirus cases, including three deaths. Health officials across at least 10 states, including Arizona, California, and Texas, are actively monitoring residents for potential infections related to the cruise ship outbreak.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 11:15 UTC)

A Douglas County resident has died after contracting hantavirus, which was confirmed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Meanwhile, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced that the Andes virus has been sequenced, with genomic analysis showing it matches known strains from South America, although the risk to the global population remains low according to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. In connection with the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, at least 41 people in the U.S. are being monitored for potential exposure, with eleven cases of hantavirus reported on the ship, including three deaths.