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Significant uncertainties remain, and investigations are ongoing to determine where and how individuals contracted the virus, and the extent of exposure among passengers and crew.

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Factsheet on orthohantavirus infections
Orthohantaviruses (formerly known as Hantavirus genus) are enveloped, segmented, single-stranded, negative-sense RNA viruses belonging to the family Hantaviridae.
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May 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Main messages: limit contact with others, maintain strict hygiene and respiratory etiquette, and look after your physical and mental health during quarantine.

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May 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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#ECDC is expanding its presence on the ground in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda.

Experts are joining #EUHealthTaskForce teams to support outbreak response activities in the region & strengthen preparedness in neighbouring countries.

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Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda - ECDC scales up support on the ground
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is expanding its presence on the ground to support areas affected by the current Ebola outbreak, sending additional experts this week to i...
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June 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Find updates, case definitions, Q&As and factsheets on our outbreak page: bit.ly/ECDCHantavirus

This page is updated once daily, including on weekends.

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Andes Hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, May 2026
Seven people on a South Atlantic cruise ship have fallen ill with a rare hantavirus, and three of them have died, with one more in critical condition and others still showing symptoms.
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May 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Latest news & daily-updated Q&A section on:
bit.ly/ECDCHantavirus

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Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 14 May 2026
ECDC was notified on 2 May 2026 of a cluster of severe respiratory illness on MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged cruise ship with passengers and crew from 23 countries, including nine EU/EEA countries. The v...
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May 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Today, #ECDC held a press conference on the matter.
You can watch the recording here: youtu.be/IbS-sFZJ3to

Need more information?
Check our outbreak page: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/infectiou...

and daily-updated Q&A: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/infectiou...

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ECDC Press Conference - 13 May - Andes hantavirus outbreak: update from ECDC
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May 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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In addition to the #ECDC expert on board the ship since 6 May, ECDC deployed additional experts through the EU Health Task Force on Saturday, to provide technical and operational support to the Spanish authorities as needed.

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May 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Find out more about the training ➡️ bit.ly/431zFYl

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Strengthening disease outbreak preparedness through partnership on joint scenario training
As rising global interconnection increases public health risks worldwide, ECDC, building on the success of its previous programme through European Health Task Force (EUHTF), will once again host the G...
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May 28, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Threat Assessment Brief ➡️ bit.ly/49b0kp9
Information on the outbreak ➡️
Your questions about Ebola answered ➡️ bit.ly/ECDCEbolaQA

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Risk to Europe remains very low as Ebola outbreak intensifies in DRC
The risk to the general population in Europe from the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and also Uganda remains very low, ECDC said in a new assessment today, while ...
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May 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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#EUHealthTaskForce in action in 2025

In 2025, the #EUHTF responded to 14 requests for support, deploying experts for outbreak response & crisis preparedness related to communicable diseases or diseases of unknown origin, across EU/EEA & beyond.

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February 24, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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After arrival of the cruise ship at Tenerife, Canary Islands on 10 May, disembarkation and repatriation of passengers was carried out & completed on 11 May.
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Andes hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, 12 May 2026
Seven people on a South Atlantic cruise ship have fallen ill with a rare hantavirus, and three of them have died, with one more in critical condition and others still showing symptoms.
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May 12, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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We are also in discussions with partners regarding a potential role for the EU Health Task Force. Our assessment will be updated as new information becomes available.

Read more in our news item here: bit.ly/4uKYH9O

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern: ECDC continues monitoring
On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of Inte...
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May 17, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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The situation in the affected region is complex with response further complicated by the fact that the outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no vaccine or treatment.

ECDC is working with partners to strengthen support on the ground & preparedness in Europe.

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May 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM