rodent exposure – Cruiseship Virus

Cruise outbreak puts person-to-person Andes virus transmission in focus

Public attention often turns to infectious diseases when outbreaks occur in unusual settings. In recent years, reports linked to cruise travel have renewed interest in the rare ability of the…

Andrew September 21, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Medical experts explain what makes the Andes hantavirus outbreak unusual

Hantavirus infections are rare but serious illnesses caused by a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents. In many parts of the world, these viruses occasionally infect humans after contact…

Andrew May 28, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Cruise operator cancels voyages as MV Hondius undergoes deep cleaning

The temporary cancellation of voyages aboard the MV Hondius has drawn attention to Hantavirus and the challenges of managing infectious disease concerns in travel environments. Deep cleaning procedures on ships…

Andrew May 28, 2026

Cruise outbreak

MV Hondius prepares to return to service after deadly hantavirus outbreak

The return of the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius after a deadly Hantavirus outbreak has renewed public attention on rodent-borne diseases and travel-related health risks. While Hantavirus infections remain relatively…

Andrew May 28, 2026

Cruise outbreak

WHO says cruise-ship hantavirus cluster remains stable despite new case

Health authorities continue to monitor reports of Hantavirus infections linked to a cruise-ship cluster, while the World Health Organization has stated that the situation remains stable despite confirmation of an…

Andrew May 28, 2026