Hantavirus
& Andes Virus
Verified scientific information on a zoonotic pathogen under special surveillance. Based exclusively on official sources and peer-reviewed literature.
WHO · Disease Outbreak Notice 599 · May 2, 2026
Andes virus outbreak confirmed aboard the MV Hondius. Risk to the general public in Europe and Spain: low.
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See all →Hondius: week 2 monitoring — zero new cases, all patients discharged
All Hondius outbreak patients discharged. 206 repatriated passengers in home surveillance (week 2 of 8) with no symptoms. WHO and ECDC publish final reports. Zero new cases across 28 countries.
WHO PHEIC — Ebola Bundibugyo: 120+ dead · Ituri, Kinshasa & Uganda
The WHO PHEIC for Ebola Bundibugyo in Ituri, DRC remains in force. Deaths exceed 120 with over 350 confirmed cases. Containment measures reinforced in Uganda and Kinshasa. ⚠ Unrelated to Andes virus.
Chile 2026: 41 confirmed cases, 13 deaths — 32% case fatality rate
2 new cases in Aysén raise the 2026 total to 41. Chile's Ministry of Health maintains enhanced epidemiological surveillance above the historical average.
Argentina: 107 infections since June 2025, double the previous year
3 new cases in Río Negro and Chubut raise the total to 107. Autumn surveillance remains heightened across Argentine Patagonia.
Germany: 2026 Puumala season above average in Bavaria
The RKI reports high vole density following the 2025 mast year. No imminent risk for travelers.
Essential information
Geographic risk distribution
Interactive map →Andes Virus (ANDV)
Sin Nombre · Araraquara · Hantaan
Puumala · Dobrava
Seoul (sporadic)