Global Hantavirus Surveillance
Aggregated hantavirus case reports from WHO, CDC, PAHO, and ProMED.
Active outbreaks
1
+1 (vs 7 days ago)Reported cases
11
0.0% (vs 7 days ago)Population at risk
—
Case fatality ratio
27.27%
0.0% (vs 7 days ago)Incubation window tracker
Andes virus: 7–39 day incubationHantavirus monitoring status by country
Loading newswire…
Outbreak timeline
- May 22, 2026Note
WHO Disease Outbreak News
WHO reports 8 confirmed cases, 2 probable, 1 inconclusive, and 3 deaths.
- May 22, 2026Note
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome cluster aboard MV Hondius
11 cases (9 confirmed + 2 probable per ECDC May 20), 3 deaths.
- May 22, 2026Note
WHO Disease Outbreak News update
WHO Disease Outbreak News DON601: 8 laboratory-confirmed cases, 2 probable, 1 inconclusive (US Nebraska — one positive + one negative test). Deaths: 3 (CFR 27%).
- May 22, 2026Note
WHO Disease Outbreak News update
WHO reports 8 confirmed cases, 2 probable, 1 inconclusive, and 3 deaths.
- May 22, 2026Note
WHO updates on MV Hondius outbreak
WHO Disease Outbreak News reports 8 confirmed cases, 2 probable, 1 inconclusive, and 3 deaths.
- May 20, 2026Note
ECDC reports on MV Hondius outbreak
ECDC reports 11 cases (9 confirmed + 2 probable) and 3 deaths.
- May 20, 2026Note
ECDC update on hantavirus outbreak
ECDC: late-onset cases possible (42-day incubation).
- May 20, 2026Note
ECDC reports on hantavirus cases aboard MV Hondius
11 cases (9 confirmed + 2 probable per ECDC May 20), 3 deaths.
- May 20, 2026Note
ECDC reports on hantavirus cases aboard MV Hondius
ECDC reports 11 cases (9 confirmed + 2 probable) and 3 deaths.
- May 20, 2026Note
ECDC reports on MV Hondius outbreak
ECDC reports 11 cases (9 confirmed + 2 probable) and 3 deaths.
- May 16, 2026Note
ECDC update (May 15): no new cases or deaths — EU/EEA risk remains very low
ECDC updates its Andes hantavirus outbreak page (15 May 2026): no new cases or deaths since previous update. Risk to the general population in the EU/EEA remains very low. Rodents carrying Andes virus do not live in Europe; spread via animals in Europe not expected.
- May 16, 2026Note
ECDC update (May 15): no new cases or deaths — EU/EEA risk remains very low
ECDC updates its Andes hantavirus outbreak page (15 May 2026): no new cases or deaths since previous update. Risk to the general population in the EU/EEA remains very low. Rodents carrying Andes virus do not live in Europe; spread via animals in Europe not expected.
- May 16, 2026Note
ECDC update (May 15): no new cases or deaths — EU/EEA risk remains very low
ECDC updates its Andes hantavirus outbreak page (15 May 2026): no new cases or deaths since previous update. Risk to the general population in the EU/EEA remains very low. Rodents carrying Andes virus do not live in Europe; spread via animals in Europe not expected.
- May 16, 2026Note
ECDC update (May 15): no new cases or deaths — EU/EEA risk remains very low
ECDC updates its Andes hantavirus outbreak page (15 May 2026): no new cases or deaths since previous update. Risk to the general population in the EU/EEA remains very low. Rodents carrying Andes virus do not live in Europe; spread via animals in Europe not expected. ECDC supports response via EU Health Task Force (EUHTF). Source: ECDC / ecdc.europa.eu.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed — hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging, weeks-long process
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste. Process expected to take several weeks.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed — hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging, weeks-long process
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste. Process expected to take several weeks.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed — hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging, weeks-long process
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste. Process expected to take several weeks.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed — hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging, weeks-long process
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste. Process expected to take several weeks.
- May 16, 2026Note
Rotterdam decontamination confirmed
Oceanwide Expeditions and RIVM confirm MV Hondius decontamination protocol: aerosolised hydrogen peroxide vapor fogging of all interior spaces, full rodent inspection, removal and destruction of porous materials (mattresses, upholstery) from affected cabins as biohazardous waste.
Communication Pattern
Analysing institutional communication patterns…
Official Statements vs. Reported Actions
LLM-detected gaps between what official sources stated and what press outlets reported was actually done.
Analysing narrative contradictions…
Unanswered Press Questions
Recurring questions observed in ≥ 2 press articles that official WHO/CDC communications have not addressed.
Loading unanswered questions…
Latest outbreaks
US CDC to end hantavirus response, WSJ reports - Reuters
Read sourceAngels square off against the Orioles with series tied 1-1 - AP News
Read sourceAnthropic’s Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, official says - AP News
Read sourceQuarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska - AP News
Read sourceScotland’s Tartan Army brings World Cup party from Boston to Miami, in photos - AP News
Read sourceAll US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states - Reuters
Read sourceQuarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska - AP News
Read sourceNewly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet - AP News
Read sourceMassive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists - AP News
Read sourceTelegram loses bid to overturn India's temporary blocking of the app - Reuters
Read sourceIn Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ - Reuters
Read sourceTaiwan not 'provoking' China, hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says - Reuters
Read sourceSprinkler malfunctions at halftime of Iraq-Norway World Cup match at Gillette Stadium - AP News
Read sourceJD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. ‘The View’ had other plans - AP News
Read sourceRFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine - AP News
Read sourceBMW lowers profit outlook due to China downturn, Iran war double whammy - Reuters
Read sourceKennedy orders American exposed to hantavirus to stay quarantined against her will, WSJ reports - Reuters
Read sourceLuke’s ‘Empire’ lightsaber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction - AP News
Read sourceAlfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination - AP News
Read sourceNo questions available yet.
pathogen.officialSources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC's organization, leadership, mission, and more
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
A continental autonomous health agency of the African Union established to support public health initiatives of Member States and strengthen the capacity of the…
World Health Organization (WHO)
Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere a…