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Global Hantavirus Response To End On July 2: WHO

After a <span>hantavirus outbreak</span> aboard the luxury cruise ship <span>MV Hondius</span> sparked global concern in May, the <span>World Health Organization</span> (WHO) said its outbreak response is expected to conclude on July 2 if no additional cases are reported.

The WHO had recommended active health monitoring for all evacuated passengers for 42 days from their last exposure date, either in designated quarantine facilities or at home. The monitoring period ended on June 21.

The rat-borne virus outbreak claimed three lives and infected 13 people. It was caused by the Andes strain of <span>hantavirus</span>, which carries a risk of human-to-human transmission. There is currently no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine for the virus.

The Dutch-flagged ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, visiting remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, including Tristan da Cunha, before heading to Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, where the remaining passengers were evacuated.

<h2>Hantavirus: Over 650 Contacts Traced Across 33 Countries</h2>

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In a post on social media platform X, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that more than 650 contacts were identified and monitored by health authorities across 33 countries and territories.

"All but 54 contacts have completed their period of quarantine, and the remaining contacts are scheduled to complete their quarantine period by July 2," he told a press conference at WHO headquarters in Geneva.

"If no further cases are reported by then, WHO will consider the outbreak to be over," he added.

The WHO chief noted that the WHO would continue efforts to better understand both the outbreak and the virus.

The UN health agency is working with partners who collected environmental samples from the ship and is coordinating a study among those exposed to better understand how the disease develops.

"We are also working on having a sample of the virus shared with the WHO BioHub in Switzerland," he said.

"This will be important for developing diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines for future outbreaks."

<h2>Hantavirus: CDC Ends US Response</h2>

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Meanwhile, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which officially ended its hantavirus outbreak response on June 24, said none of the 18 Americans who were aboard the cruise ship became ill during the outbreak or the subsequent 42-day incubation period.

“The successful conclusion of this response demonstrates the strength of a coordinated response to infectious disease threats that occur outside of our borders,” said CDC Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya in a statement.

“I am grateful for the world-class team at CDC, whose dedication and swift action helped identify potential exposures, provide clear guidance, and protect the American people. As a result, we prevented any new cases from arising in the US."

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According to the WHO, hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and are occasionally transmitted to humans.

Globally, an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 hantavirus infections occur each year, with the majority reported in Asia, particularly China. Most cases are sporadic or occur in small clusters linked to contact with infected rodents.

In humans, hantavirus infection can cause severe disease and may be fatal, although the clinical presentation varies depending on the virus strain and geographic region.

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After a hantavirus outbreak aboard the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius sparked global concern in May, the World Health Organization (WHO) said its outbreak response is expected to conclude on July 2 if no additional cases are reported.The WHO had recommended active health monitoring for all evacuated passengers for 42 days from their last exposure date, either in designated quarantine facilities or at home. The monitoring period ended on June 21.The rat-borne virus outbreak claimed three lives and infected 13 people. It was caused by the Andes strain of hantavirus, which carries a risk of human-to-human transmission. There is currently no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine for the virus.The Dutch-flagged ship departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, visiting remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, including Tristan da Cunha, before heading to Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, where the remaining passengers were evacuated.Hantavirus: Over 650 Contacts Traced Across 33 CountriesAlso read: Immunotherapy Shows Early Promise Against Severe Hantavirus Lung Disease: StudyIn a post on social media platform X, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that more than 650 contacts were identified and monitored by health authorities across 33 countries and territories."All but 54 contacts have completed their period of quarantine, and the remaining contacts are scheduled to complete their quarantine period by July 2," he told a press conference at WHO headquarters in Geneva."If no further cases are reported by then, WHO will consider the outbreak to be over," he added.The WHO chief noted that the WHO would continue efforts to better understand both the outbreak and the virus.The UN health agency is working with partners who collected environmental samples from the ship and is coordinating a study among those exposed to better understand how the disease develops."We are also working on having a sample of the virus shared with the WHO BioHub in Switzerland," he said."This will be important for developing diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines for future outbreaks."#Hantavirus update:- MV Hondius captain and most of crew members completed their quarantine. - More than 600 contacts of those who got sick have been tracked across 33 countries and territories. More than 80% of the contacts have finished their 42-day follow-up period.- Cases… pic.twitter.com/jLEaqw5tfe&mdash; Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) June 23, 2026 ]]>Hantavirus: CDC Ends US ResponseRead More: Can Hantavirus Spread Through Semen And Breast Milk? What Experts SayMeanwhile, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which officially ended its hantavirus outbreak response on June 24, said none of the 18 Americans who were aboard the cruise ship became ill during the outbreak or the subsequent 42-day incubation period.“The successful conclusion of this response demonstrates the strength of a coordinated response to infectious disease threats that occur outside of our borders,” said CDC Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya in a statement.“I am grateful for the world-class team at CDC, whose dedication and swift action helped identify potential exposures, provide clear guidance, and protect the American people. As a result, we prevented any new cases from arising in the US."CDC Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya: Protecting Americans is our highest responsibility. CDC’s hantavirus response officially concludes today, June 24, 2026. This response demonstrates the strength of a coordinated effort to detect and defend against infectious disease threats… pic.twitter.com/RgPACfexgW&mdash; CDC (@CDCgov) June 24, 2026 ]]>What Is Hantavirus?      According to the WHO, hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and are occasionally transmitted to humans.Globally, an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 hantavirus infections occur each year, with the majority reported in Asia, particularly China. Most cases are sporadic or occur in small clusters linked to contact with infected rodents.In humans, hantavirus infection can cause severe disease and may be fatal, although the clinical presentation varies depending on the virus strain and geographic region.

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