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Update on Hantavirus Cases from Hondius Cruise Ship Outbreak in France

As the situation develops, the number of confirmed hantavirus cases linked to the Hondius cruise ship outbreak has reached eleven, with three fatalities reported. Close contacts in France have tested negative.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-14 / 1min

The outbreak of hantavirus associated with the Hondius cruise ship has resulted in eleven confirmed cases, including three deaths. A woman in France remains in critical condition after testing positive for the virus.

Health authorities have been monitoring the situation closely. So far, twenty-two individuals who were in close contact with the infected woman have tested negative for hantavirus.

This development provides some reassurance, but the situation is still evolving, and health officials continue to advise vigilance.