The hantavirus epidemic that spread in the Honduras region has officially ended
The hantavirus outbreak on the Hondius cruise ship has officially ended, according to Zamin.uz.
The World Health Organization issued a special statement on the matter. According to the information, the last person who had contact with infected patients has completed the quarantine period, and their test results showed no signs of the disease.
The fact that no new cases have been recorded since May 25 of this year indicates that the situation has stabilized. The outbreak was identified during a voyage along the Atlantic Ocean in the spring of 2026.
A total of thirteen cases were recorded among passengers and crew members on board the ship. Unfortunately, despite the medical assistance provided, three patients died.
In-depth laboratory tests conducted by specialists confirmed that the illness was caused by the Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus primarily found in certain regions of South America.
What makes this virus particularly dangerous is that, unlike other strains, it can be transmitted from person to person through close contact. Typically, hantaviruses are spread to humans via rodents, especially rats and mice.
Infection occurs when a person inhales air contaminated with the virus from rodent droppings, urine, or saliva. Early symptoms of the disease include elevated body temperature, severe headache and muscle pain, chills, and general weakness.
If not treated in time, the virus can severely damage the respiratory system, leading to acute breathing difficulties. To contain the outbreak, extensive measures were implemented internationally.
In various countries, travelers and all individuals who had contact with them were placed under strict monitoring. Quarantine measures were successfully completed, and once the threat was fully eliminated, the international organization declared the outbreak over.
