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Monday, May 11, 2026

One U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

One U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

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HHS says a repatriated passenger tested 'mildly positive' for Andes virus and a second passenger has mild symptoms.

French MV Hondius passenger now symptomatic, French PM says
A person who was among five French nationals aboard the MV Hondius has shown signs of hantavirus infection, according to the French prime minister.
"Five of our compatriots present on the MV
Hondius, a hotbed of Hantavirus infection, have been repatriated to national territory. One of them exhibited symptoms on the repatriation flight," Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu posted Sunday on X.
"As a result, these five passengers were immediately placed in strict isolation until further notice," Lecornu said, adding that the passengers "are receiving medical care and will undergo testing and a full health assessment."
"Starting this evening, I will issue a decree to implement appropriate isolation measures for close contacts and to protect the general population," Lecornu added.

French MV Hondius passenger now symptomatic, French PM says
A person who was among five French nationals aboard the MV Hondius has shown signs of hantavirus infection, according to the French prime minister.
"Five of our compatriots present on the MV
Hondius, a hotbed of Hantavirus infection, have been repatriated to national territory. One of them exhibited symptoms on the repatriation flight," Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu posted Sunday on X.
"As a result, these five passengers were immediately placed in strict isolation until further notice," Lecornu said, adding that the passengers "are receiving medical care and will undergo testing and a full health assessment."
"Starting this evening, I will issue a decree to implement appropriate isolation measures for close contacts and to protect the general population," Lecornu added.