Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHO

May 09, 2026

A total of eight Hantavirus cases, including three deaths (case fatality ratio 38%) have been reported as of Friday (May 8). Six cases have...

'Healthy and asymptomatic': Indian Embassy confirms safety of Indian crew on MV Hondius amid Hantavirus case

May 10, 2026

The Embassy of India in Spain on Sunday confirmed that the two Indian nationals onboard the Hantavirus-hit MV Hondius vessel are healthy and asymptomatic

"Things under very good control": US President Trump says administration "closely monitoring" Hantavirus cases

May 09, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said his administration is closely monitoring Hantavirus cases but stressed that the situation remains under control...

Shadow of Hantavirus: Expert warns of zoonotic threat, high fatality risk

May 08, 2026

"Out of 100 people infected with this, 40 will die," Dr. Gilada warned, highlighting a 40% fatality rate that dwarfs many other viral threats....

Spain: Hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches Tenerife as WHO oversees passenger evacuation

May 10, 2026

The MV Hondius, at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak linked to three deaths, arrived Sunday (local time) at the Port of Granadilla in...

Union Health Ministry activates precautionary surveillance measures even as Hantavirus cases pose low global risk to public health

May 08, 2026

The Union Health Ministry has activated precautionary surveillance and monitoring mechanisms in response to reported cases of hantavirus infection onboard the cruise ship MV...