### [2026-05-12](/feed/2026/05/12/index.md)

##### MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak
# The Spanish Ministry of Health confirms the country's first case of hantavirus in a Spanish passenger from the MV "Hondius" who has been in isolation at a hospital in Madrid since 11 May. 




### Sources:

1. [ABC.es](https://www.abc.es/sociedad/segunda-pcr-confirma-pasajero-espanol-positivo-hantavirus-20260512114447-nt.html)

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