The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Argentina investigates hantavirus outbreak that killed three cruise ship passengers

Argentina is investigating whether hantavirus originated in the country after an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship killed three passengers, with some infected travelers returning to the United States. The Andes virus strain, which causes fatal lung disease, infected at least 101 people in Argentina since June 2025. Contact tracing efforts focus on passengers' pre-departure activities in Ushuaia.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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