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Argentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship’s passengers

Thirty years after first person-to-person transmission was documented in Patagonia, scientists say global heating could increase world’s exposure

The Guardian - UK

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Sports Illustrated

A timeline of the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and when passengers fell sick

More than 140 passengers and crew members are still sailing on a cruise ship that had an outbreak of hantavirus infections

The Independent UK

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'This is not Covid': WHO assures Hantavirus outbreak 'limited' but more cases 'possible'

The World Health Organization has assured that a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is expected to be limited, though more cases are possible. The rare Andes strain, which can spread between humans, is believed to have originated in Argentina. Authorities confirm three passenger deaths and several infections globally, with…

The Times of India

Global race under way to trace passengers who left hantavirus ship before outbreak confirmed

At least 29 passengers of 12 nationalities left the MV Hondius on 24 April after the first fatality

The Guardian - UK

Deadly hantavirus cruise ship outbreak caused by couple’s birdwatching trip to landfill site, experts fear

Eight suspected cases of hantavirus have been linked to the boat, which sailed from southern Argentina

The Independent UK

Where Did the Deadly Hantavirus Originate? Argentina Scrambles to Investigate Source to Prevent Global Spread

Argentina is leading an international investigation into the origins of a deadly Hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, as passengers are tracked across multiple countries.

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Where did the cruise ship hantavirus come from and what happens next?

As the remaining passengers head for the Canary Islands we look at how the virus spreads and what is being done

The Guardian - UK

Hantavirus: British cruise passengers ‘will self-isolate in UK for 45 days’

Some 19 British nationals were listed as passengers on the cruise, which was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde, with four British crew members.

Evening Standard

“How Well Do You Know South America?”: Name 14 Countries From Only A Spot On The Map

South America might seem easy at first glance – but once you get past Brazil and Argentina, things can get surprisingly tricky. Do you know exactly where Paraguay is? Or how about Suriname? In this quiz, you’ll be shown a country on the map, and your task is simple: name…

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How Concerned Should We Be About The Hantavirus? The Deadly Cruise Ship Outbreak, Explained

Four Australians were confirmed to be onboard the virus-stricken MV Hondius. Here's everything you need to know.

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I’ve investigated a hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what I can tell you about the cruise ship cluster

The cruise ship cluster of hantavirus cases continues to grow. The World Health Organization reports that as of May 6 there were eight cases, three of whom are confirmed by laboratory testing as hantavirus. In recent days, we heard three passengers had died.

The Conversation

Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

Argentina is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, coinciding with a surge in domestic cases. Experts link the rise to climate change, which expands rodent habitats and increases disease transmission. The Andes virus strain, capable of human-to-human spread, is implicated in recent…

The Economic Times

Argentina races to find origins of cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, amid reports some passengers have returned to US

Argentina, where the MV Hondius cruise departed, consistently ranked by WHO as having highest incidence of hantavirus in region

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The Independent UK

Pair self-isolating in UK after return from cruise ship affected by hantavirus outbreak

Two individuals who recently returned to the UK from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak have been instructed to self-isolate, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed. The agency reassured the public that "the risk to general public remains very low" following their return from the MV…

The Independent UK

British doctor airlifted from hantavirus-hit cruise ship as cases rise onboard

Eight suspected cases of hantavirus have now been linked to the luxury cruise ship

The Independent UK

MV Hondius: Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina and scientists think they know why

The Argentine Health Ministry has reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025

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Argentina star banned from World Cup opener by FIFA

Argentina will be without Gianluca Prestianni for the first two games of the World Cup thanks to his ban from FIFA

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The Independent UK

Gianluca Prestianni to miss start of World Cup if selected by Argentina after Vinicius Jr incident

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Evening Standard

Little risk of onward hantavirus transmission as variant identified – expert

It comes as a Briton on board is set to be medically evacuated from the ship.

The Economic Times

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

A luxury cruise ship, the MV Hondius, is en route to Spain's Canary Islands after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, which has claimed at least three lives. Spain granted permission to dock, citing humanitarian principles and requests from the WHO and EU. The ship's operator confirmed two crew members require urgent…

The Independent UK

How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified

A deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over the course of weeks on a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina toward Antarctica and then across the Atlantic Ocean as passengers and crew members fell sick

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked

Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest.

The Independent UK

Kansas City is World Cup central, hosting England, Argentina and the Netherlands along with 6 games

Kansas City is gearing up for a big role in hosting the World Cup, with six games to be played at Arrowhead Stadium

The Economic Times

A cruise ship is waiting for help after three people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

A cruise ship faces a health crisis off Cape Verde after three passengers died and others fell seriously ill from suspected hantavirus. The vessel, MV Hondius, is denied docking due to public health concerns. Authorities are coordinating evacuations and investigations into the rare, rodent-borne illness. The ship began its journey…

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