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HantaFAQs.com is an independent resource hub covering the essentials: early symptoms, how the virus spreads, safe rodent cleanup, prevention, and what treatment actually involves. Plus a historical recap of the 2026 Andes cluster.
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Hantavirus at a glance
Sources: CDC, WHO, PAHO
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The 2026 Andes virus cluster — what happened
This event is closed. WHO ended the MV Hondius investigation on 22 July 2026 after 60 days with no linked cases. We keep the record here for reference; nothing on this page indicates ongoing risk.
Confirmed cases
Final tally, MV Hondius lineage
Deaths
All among initial shipboard cases
Secondary spread since
No linked cases after 23 May 2026
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Content reviewed by the HantaFAQs editorial team. Last reviewed August 2026. We update pages as new public-health guidance is released.
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