Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says
The World Health Organization has reported that Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship outbreak have risen to 13. A new case was confirmed in Spain among quarantined passengers, with three fatalities reported. The situation is currently stable, with affected individuals receiving care and others remaining in quarantine.
- ▪The total number of Hantavirus cases from the cruise outbreak has reached 13.
- ▪A new case was reported in Spain among passengers in quarantine.
- ▪Three individuals have died from the virus, but there have been no new deaths since May 2.
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Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 27, 2026, 03:24 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 03:24 PMGENEVA, May 27 - The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday."Spain reported a new case among the passengers who are in quarantine, which brings the total number of cases to 13," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X.Among them three died, but there have been no new deaths since May 2, Ghebreyesus said."The situation remains stable.
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