Hantavirus: what to know

Jeanne Mayell · 2026-05-07T14:54:45Z

We had about twenty virus predictions in 2025 & 6, some focused on May, that there would be an outbreak, although some may have been about measles which has also been spreading; and now this strain of the Hantavirus is in the news, one that is transmissable human to human. But it can take up to 45 days to show symptoms and has a high fatality rate. I am not posting this to spread panic. So far, this strain (Andes Virus) does not transmit easily and only in close human to human contact. It's good to stay informed, though, so this thread is for verifiable news and data about this virus. Here is what I found so far and DO CORRECT ANYTHING that is wrong:A hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has caused three deaths and several confirmed or suspected illnesses. The ship had been traveling from Ushuaia, Argentina, through the South Atlantic. WHO was notified on May 2; its May 4 update reported seven cases total: two lab-confirmed and five suspected, including three deaths. Later reporting says at least five people from the ship have tested positive for Andes virus, a South American hantavirus strain. The most important point: this is not COVID-like transmission. WHO says hantavirus is usually acquired from infected rodents’ urine, droppings, or saliva, often through contaminated dust or surfaces. However, WHO also confirms that limited person-to-person transmission has been reported with Andes virus, especially among people with close and prolonged contact, such as household members, cabin mates, caregivers, or healthcare workers. WHO currently assesses the risk to the global population as low, while continuing to monitor the situation. WHO advises active symptom monitoring for 45 days, prompt isolation of anyone with symptoms, hand hygiene, ship sanitation, avoiding dry sweeping, ventilation, and medical masks for symptomatic people with respiratory symptoms. The concern is that 29 to about 40 passengers disembarked at St. Helena on April 24 before contact tracing was completed, and some returned to multiple countries. Health authorities are now tracing contacts across several continents. A flight crew member in Amsterdam who had contact with an infected passenger is reportedly being tested and isolated; if positive, she could be the first known infection in this outbreak among someone who was not on the ship. Symptoms can begin one to eight weeks after exposure and may include fever, chills, muscle aches, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, and then sudden respiratory distress. WHO says there is no approved specific antiviral treatment for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome; care is mainly urgent supportive care, often ICU-level if severe. @lovendures @bluebelle @cc21 @sealion

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05/12/2026 6:45 pm

@jeanne-mayell Plus there is mutation, an obvious x factor. The scientist in me is nervous.

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Topic starter 05/14/2026 1:20 pm

@jovesta Yes, true, it has mutated. But I've read that mutation is infrequent. Still, the fact that I had a dream about it, that was very vivid, has me concerned.

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