Orbis Signal · Health
May 24, 2026 · Evening edition
An Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to passengers and crew of the MV Hondius cruise ship remains active, with 12 reported cases as of 24 May 2026. The tally includes confirmed and probable infections among travellers from multiple countries.
Public-health agencies in affected countries have initiated international contact-tracing efforts as exposed passengers returned to their home nations, and investigations into the chain of transmission continue.
Reporting and source material for this article are dated May 24, 2026.