Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: What Sri Lankans Need to Know About This Rare but Serious Threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with seven cases identified as of early May 2026, including two laboratory-confirmed infections and three deaths. One passenger who disembarked tested positive in Switzerland and is receiving medical care. The specific strain is Andes hantavirus, which is known […]