International response to hantavirus outbreak

The Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to expedition cruise ship m/v Hondius has prompted an international public health response, with authorities monitoring passengers and crew across multiple countries for signs of further infection weeks after disembarkation. As of May 13, WHO reported 11 cases (nine confirmed cases, two probable infections, and three deaths). All identified cases were among passengers or crew aboard the vessel. The risk to the wider public is low.