World Discusses Hantavirus Cases: Here's the Latest

The world is facing a new threat...

After the official global COVID-19 pandemic that lasted 3 years, 1 month, and 24 days, a new virus has emerged.

The danger that has alarmed the World Health Organization is called 'Hantavirus'.

The MV Hondius, a ship carrying 147 passengers from dozens of countries, set sail from Argentina in early April heading towards Cape Verde across the Atlantic Ocean. Some passengers were found to have the virus.

Three people have been reported dead due to the virus.

It was learned that a Dutch male passenger died on April 11, and his body remained on the ship for days. His wife, who was later taken ashore, fell ill during the flight and died in the hospital.

A German passenger on the ship also died on May 2.

In a statement today, five of the eight suspected hantavirus cases reported from the MV Hondius cruise ship were confirmed.

Among the 147 passengers on board were famous YouTuber Ruhi Çenet and another Turkish couple.

Ruhi Çenet explained that he traveled for days on the ship where people died from hantavirus, saying, "Terrible things happened during my one-month ocean journey!"

A cabin crew member from a Dutch airline was reported to be under treatment in Amsterdam for suspected hantavirus infection.

The crew member was found to have had contact with a 69-year-old Dutch woman who tried to board a plane in Johannesburg on April 25, 2026, but was denied due to her health condition.

WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus stated that the overall public health threat of the outbreak is low.

Ghebreyesus said the WHO is aware of reports about other patients and noted that due to the virus's long incubation period, more cases may emerge.

The WHO predicts that the hantavirus outbreak will remain 'limited' if health measures are applied.

Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, working within the World Health Organization, spoke to US-based Fox News to address public concerns.

Stating that this is a very different virus from coronavirus, Kerkhove said, "We know this virus. Hantaviruses have been around for a long time... This is not the start of a COVID-like pandemic; it's an outbreak we're seeing on a ship, in a closed space, and so far we have 5 confirmed cases."

Hantavirus first appeared in Turkey in 2009.

Although no new pandemic is currently anticipated for hantavirus cases first seen in Turkey in 2009, authorities warn that the risk should not be underestimated.

Named after a river in South Korea, hantaviruses describe a family of viruses rather than a single disease.

According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 20 different virus types, almost all of which are linked to infections transmitted from rodents (usually rats and mice) through dried urine and feces.

The Andes virus, named after the Andes mountains in Latin America, is mostly found in Argentina and Chile.

Hantavirus is mainly transmitted through contact with urine, feces, and saliva of rodents like mice and rats.

Rodents carrying the virus may not show symptoms but can infect the environment.

According to experts, the most common route of transmission is inhaling air contaminated with rodent excreta.

The virus does not spread through human-to-human contact, and transmission via rodent bites is very rare.

Research shows no risk of transmission through blood transfusion.

Cats, dogs, or farm animals do not carry the virus, but they can indirectly facilitate transmission if they come into contact with rodents.

The incubation period for hantavirus usually ranges from 1 to 6 weeks (7-42 days), averaging 2-3 weeks.

In some cases, this period can extend up to 8 weeks, with symptoms typically starting with fever, muscle pain, and fatigue.

The virus can cause two serious diseases. The first, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), initially presents with fever, weakness, and muscle aches.

As it progresses, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, and especially severe respiratory problems may occur.

The disease has a mortality rate between 20% and 40%, with symptoms appearing 1 to 8 weeks after infection.

The other disease is Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), which initially shows flu-like symptoms but can later lead to severe conditions such as kidney failure, internal bleeding, and low blood pressure.

There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections.

Experts generally recommend supportive treatments such as oxygen therapy, antiviral drugs, and dialysis if necessary.

Patients with severe conditions may need intensive care, and in some cases, mechanical ventilation.

Authorities advise avoiding contact with rodents to protect against the virus.

It is recommended to seal entry points in areas like basements and attics, and to use protective equipment when cleaning rodent droppings.

Although hantavirus cases occur in different regions worldwide, they are more commonly reported in some countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

According to the World Health Organization, the virus is most prevalent in areas with high rodent contact.

Major countries with hantavirus cases include:

China

South Korea

United States

Argentina

Chile

Brazil

Bolivia

Paraguay

Panama

Uruguay

Finland

Germany

France

Russia

No hantavirus-related cases have been reported in Turkey in 2026.

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