Real-time data aggregated from WHO, CDC, Africa CDC, and international health authorities. Tracking the 2026 MV Hondius cluster and endemic regions worldwide.
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Updated from WHO, CDC & Africa CDC sources · Last refresh: May 2026
| Region | Cases / Data | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚢 MV Hondius (Cape Verde) | 7 cases · 3 deaths | 2 PCR-confirmed · Active WHO investigation | Active |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 28 deaths in 2025 | Andes virus endemic · rural Patagonia region | Watch |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 critical case | British national in ICU Johannesburg · linked to cluster | Watch |
| 🇺🇸 United States | <1,000 total cases | Sin Nombre virus · primarily Four Corners region (SW states) | Endemic |
| 🇪🇺 Europe | ~1,000 cases/year | Puumala & Dobrava strains · Scandinavia, Germany, Balkans | Endemic |
| 🇨🇳 China / Asia | ~10,000 cases/year | HFRS predominant · Hantaan & Seoul strains | Endemic |
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is endemic in the US, primarily spread through contact with infected deer mice. The Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah) has the highest historical case concentration. No human-to-human transmission has been documented with the US Sin Nombre strain. Total US cases since 1993: fewer than 1,000 with ~36% fatality rate.
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