EMA actively monitoring cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak
WHY IT MATTERS
If you or a family member traveled on the affected cruise ship or have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and difficulty breathing, this outbreak alert helps you understand your potential exposure risk and when to seek medical care.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is closely watching an outbreak of Andes hantavirus that started on a cruise ship. Hantavirus is a serious infection spread by infected rodents that can cause severe lung and kidney problems in people. The EMA is working with other European health organizations to monitor the situation and make sure patients get proper treatment.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) Description: EMA is actively monitoring the ongoing hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, in coordination with other EU bodies.The virus has been identified as Andes hantavirus, the… Published: 2026-05-12T12:19:00.000Z Note: EMA announcements cover medicines approved in the EU. Orphan designations may not yet be available in the US.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
If you were on the cruise ship or develop sudden fever, severe muscle aches, or breathing problems, contact your doctor immediately and mention your potential hantavirus exposure.