Hantavirus
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A possible hantavirus vaccine was nearly ready, then researchers suddenly ran out of money
Health | May 14, 2026, 10:14 AM ISTA deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has revived attention on the Andes strain, the only known hantavirus capable of spreading between humans. Scientists in Chile had once developed promising antibodies, but funding shortages stalled human trials.
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Is the hantavirus outbreak similar to COVID 19? WHO chief outlines 3 major differences
Health | May 12, 2026, 09:33 AM ISTConcerns around the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have raised comparisons with COVID 19. Here’s what WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and infectious disease experts say about the key differences.
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Two Indians aboard cruise ship with hantavirus cases evacuated to Netherlands
World | May 11, 2026, 07:39 AM ISTThe luxury cruise ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, began its journey on April 1 from Argentina's Ushuaia and arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday after the virus outbreak was reported.
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Does hantavirus spread between humans like COVID-19? ICMR-NIV chief answers
Health | May 09, 2026, 11:29 AM ISTAmid concerns over two Indian nationals reportedly infected aboard the MV Hondius, the ICMR’s National Institute of Virology said the cases appear isolated and there is currently no immediate public health threat to India.
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Hantavirus Alert: Doctors Warn India of Severe Rodent-Borne Virus With No Known Cure or Vaccine
News | May 09, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTAfter the reports of two Indian nationals infected on a cruise ship, ICMR's National Institute of Virology and the WHO have clarified the Hantavirus risk to India. Experts, including Dr. Naveen Kumar and Dr. Ishwar Gilada, confirm that while the virus has no cure, there is no immediate threat.
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Hantavirus outbreak: Should people in India really be worried? Doctor explains
Health | May 08, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTAs concern grows around the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius, Dr. Sunil Rana from Asian Hospital explains whether people in India should actually be worried and what symptoms travellers should watch out for.
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Hantavirus outbreak update: About 40 passengers from virus-hit cruise ship disembark on St Helena
Health | May 07, 2026, 02:25 PM ISTAround 40 passengers from the MV Hondius linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked on the remote island of Saint Helena, according to Dutch officials. The group reportedly includes the wife of a Dutch passenger who died during the outbreak.
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Hantavirus outbreak update: Where are the 23 passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship?
Health | May 07, 2026, 07:04 AM ISTHealth authorities are monitoring 23 passengers who left the MV Hondius before learning they may have been exposed to hantavirus. Here’s where they travelled and how many confirmed or suspected cases have emerged so far.
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MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak: Complete timeline from first reported illness to WHO action
Health | May 06, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTThe suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius unfolded slowly before turning deadly. Here’s a detailed timeline of the illnesses, deaths, evacuations and the investigation into how the virus may have spread at sea.
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3 dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise: What it is, how it spreads, symptoms
Health | May 05, 2026, 11:54 AM ISTA suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has left three dead and others seriously ill. As investigations continue, we list down symptoms, how it spreads, and what to watch for.
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How is hantavirus different from coronavirus? Everything you should know about new virus in China
Health | Mar 25, 2020, 03:19 PM ISTChinese state-run Global Times reported that a person from Yunnan Province died while on his way back to Shandong Province for work on a chartered bus on Monday. Here's everything you need to know about the new virus.