WHO chief says all passengers onboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak disembarked
Yahoo News
Last updated: May 13, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed eleven cases of an illness related to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Three of these confirmed cases resulted in fatalities, all of whom were aboard the ship.
- The confirmed cases are exclusively among passengers and crew members of the MV Hondius cruise ship. The WHO has officially verified these eleven instances. Three individuals who were on the cruise ship have unfortunately passed away, and their cases are confirmed. The geographical spread and nature of the illness among the ship's occupants are the primary focus of current health investigations. No other individuals outside of the ship's population have been identified as confirmed cases by the WHO. The organization is monitoring the situation closely as it unfolds within the confined environment of the cruise vessel. The implications for public health are being assessed based on the confirmed case numbers and the reported deaths.
