Hantavirus BREAKING: WHO Alerts 12 Countries Over Cruise Ship Cases as Virus Panic Spreads Globally
Global health conce s are rising after the World Health Organization reportedly contacted 12 countries linked to passengers from the Antarctic cruise ship MV Hondius amid a growing Hantavirus scare. Health officials are tracking travelers who disembarked during earlier stages of the voyage as fears mount over possible inte ational exposure. The ship is now heading toward the Canary Islands carrying a WHO expert team and two doctors onboard. Upon arrival, passengers are expected to fly back to their respective countries under heightened monitoring. Authorities are racing to contain potential spread and assess health risks as the outbreak triggers fresh inte ational conce over cross-border infectious disease transmission.
Video Published On: Thursday, May 07, 2026, 09:12 [IST]


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