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Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel
Bulletin issued
WHO status
13 May 2026
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WHO reports sustained transmission of hantavirus among passengers from a cruise ship outbreak, with cases now confirmed across multiple countries including France and Spain. The cluster was first notified in early May 2026 and continues to be monitored across affected regions.
Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · see WHO for figures