General · 6 May 2026

Dutch Couple on Cruise Ship Got Hantavirus Birdwatching

A Dutch couple who died from hantavirus on a cruise ship likely contracted the virus during a bird-watching trip in Ushuaia, Argentina. Investigators believe they were exposed to infected rodents at a landfill during the tour. This is the leading hypothesis for the outbreak on the MV Hondius.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 May 2026 at 19:56

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