Hantavirus update - South Africa
South African health authorities have confirmed hantavirus infection linked to passengers from the international cruise ship MV Hondius. The outbreak occurred during a voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina, through the South Atlantic. WHO reported 7 cases as of 4 May 2026: 2 confirmed, 5 suspected,3 deaths, 1 critically ill patient, and 3 mild cases. (who.int)Two affected passengers passed through South Africa: one passenger died after arrival in Johannesburg, and another was medically evacuated to South Africa and remains critically ill in ICU isolation. The Department of Health, NICD and Gauteng health authorities are conducting contact tracing.
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