Hantavirus outbreak MV Hondius: US traces NJ/GA/MN/TX/CA/VA/Spain Canary evac/Nebraska quarantine
Key Questions
What is the hantavirus outbreak linked to?
The outbreak is tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship from the Andes, with 3+ deaths and quarantines.
Which US states have confirmed exposures?
CDC traces exposures in NJ, GA, MN, TX, CA, VA; Level 3 emergency response activated.
What actions were taken in Spain?
Spain evacuated passengers from the Canary Islands after WHO reported six confirmed cases on the Spain-bound cruise.
What measures are in place for US passengers?
US repatriation flight arranged; Nebraska quarantine and contact tracing ongoing. No San Francisco passengers confirmed.
Is there a vaccine available?
A vaccine is years away despite the outbreak's severity.
MV Hondius Andes 3+ deaths quarantined; CDC lvl3/US traces NJ/GA/MN/TX/CA/VA exposures; Spain Canary evac/US repatriation flight/Nebraska quarantine/contact tracing; vaccine years away.
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Updated May 9, 2026