What You Need to Know About the Global Hantavirus Andes Strain Outbreak and Home Safety
A deadly cluster of respiratory illnesses linked to the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has thrust a rare but lethal pathogen back into the spotlight: the Hantavirus Andes strain. As of May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring several fatalities and critical cases involving passengers who traveled from Argentina through the South Atlantic. While most Hantavirus strains in the U.S. do not spread between people, the Andes strain—currently suspected in the international outbreak—is Read more […]
