### [2026-05-27](/feed/2026/05/27/index.md)

##### MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak
# The World Health Organization reports that the number of cases of hantavirus linked to MV "Hondius" has increased to 13. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/hantavirus-cases-cruise-outbreak-rise-13-following-new-case-spain-who-says-2026-05-27/)

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