Potential hantavirus case not connected to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak reported in Illinois
A potential hantavirus case unrelated to the recent outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has been reported in Illinois, according to health officials in the state. The resident of Winnebago County had not traveled outside the country and might have contracted the virus while cleaning a property with rodent droppings. The Illinois Department of […]
Cruise ship traveler shares hantavirus quarantine experience on social media
Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship A passenger aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship shared a video showcasing an isolation room at the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska. This comes as health authorities monitor a hantavirus outbreak associated with the voyage. Jake Rosmarin, currently in quarantine, has been actively sharing his experiences on social […]
Total Hantavirus Infections from Cruise Reach 11, W.H.O. Cautions Cases Will Increase but Outbreak is Managed
On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced two additional cases of hantavirus associated with the cruise ship MV. Hondius. This brings the total number of affected individuals to 11, including 9 confirmed cases and 2 suspected ones. The WHO indicates that while the outbreak seems to be under control and the threat to the […]
Spain confirms a new hantavirus case in a passenger airlifted from a cruise ship
Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Spain’s Ministry of Health revealed on Tuesday that a passenger evacuated from a cruise ship involved in a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) reports a total of nine confirmed cases, with three fatalities linked […]
27 cruise ship workers accused of having CSEM material are deported by CBP.
Deportation of Cruise Ship Employees Linked to Child Exploitation U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made an announcement on Monday regarding the deportation of 27 cruise ship employees suspected of involvement in child pornography activities. According to CBP, between April 23 and April 27, agents boarded eight cruise ships docked in San Diego as part […]
Maryland keeps watch on two residents for hantavirus after flight connected to cruise ship
Two Maryland Residents Monitored for Hantavirus Exposure Two individuals in Maryland are currently under observation for potential hantavirus exposure, as reported by the Maryland State Department of Health. This precaution follows their flight with other passengers who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, where some cases of hantavirus were identified. Health officials emphasized that […]
Spain Challenges U.S. Number of Hantavirus Cases Linked to Cruise Ship
Hantavirus Cases Linked to MV Hondius Update The World Health Organization (WHO) and Spanish health officials updated their report on hantavirus cases related to the cruise ship MV Hondius on Monday. So far, there have been seven confirmed cases, with an additional two under investigation. This count excludes American passengers who returned to the U.S. […]
Disney Cruise Line stops Singapore trip after passengers have boarded.
Passengers aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure found their four-night trip to Singapore abruptly canceled after already boarding the ship, due to technical issues. This left families waiting for hours in uncertainty before being returned to their hotel late at night. According to those on board, the captain announced the technical problem shortly after they […]
Passengers affected by hantavirus on a cruise in the US are being kept in top hospitals, but it’s unclear when they’ll be allowed to go home.
All U.S. cruise passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have returned to the mainland, and most are currently in quarantine centers that offer a hotel-like experience. They’re waiting to see if they’ve contracted the virus, which can be fatal for up to 40% of those infected. It seems they might be there for a while. The […]
Andes virus linked to cruise ship fatalities can be transmitted between people
Health authorities are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak that reportedly started on the MV Hondius cruise ship. This situation has brought the Andes virus into the spotlight, a relatively rare variant originating from South America that’s raising alarms. So far, about eight individuals have been infected, and tragically, three have died as of May 11. The […]