Swiss man tests positive for Andes hantavirus after MV Hondius cruise

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 6

Swiss authorities isolated him after symptoms emerged; his wife is self-isolating, while South Africa identified the same strain in two other passengers.
The outbreak has killed three passengers and stranded the Dutch-flagged ship off Cape Verde with nearly 150 passengers and crew as countries monitor contacts.
WHO says the Andes strain can rarely spread through close contact, keeping overall public risk low; three suspected cases are being evacuated to the Netherlands, and Spain may receive the vessel.

How did the Andes hantavirus manage to spread among cruise ship passengers despite strict protocols and no rodents found on board?

Could the unprecedented cruise ship outbreak of Andes hantavirus signal new risks for global travel and tourism?

With an eight-week quarantine possible, how will international authorities track and support all exposed passengers worldwide?