OUTBREAK TIMELINE — APR-MAY 2026
01 APR
Ship departs
Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia, Argentina
06 APR
First symptoms
11 APR
First death
1 DEATH
1 DEATH
24 APR
Saint Helena
body removed
body removed
02 MAY
Lab confirms
Andes virus
Andes virus
04 MAY
3rd death
3 DEATHS
3 DEATHS
08 MAY
Docking Tenerife
EVACUATION
EVACUATION
MV HONDUIS — EXPEDITION CRUISE
MV HONDUIS
Ushuaia → Antarctica → South Atlantic → Tenerife
Oceanwide Expeditions / Dutch Flag
Oceanwide Expeditions / Dutch Flag
Passengers + Crew~150
Nationalities23
Onboard DoctorYES
Itinerary Cost€14-22K
CASES BY COUNTRY
🇿🇦South Africa1 DEATH
🇳🇱Netherlands1 CONF
🇩🇪Germany1 CONF
🇬🇧UK / St. HelenaTRACED
🇪🇸SpainEVAC
🇨🇭Switzerland1 CONF
SYMPTOMS — HPS PROGRESSION
EARLY 1-8 WKS
Fatigue, Fever
Muscle aches (thighs/hips/back)
Headache, Dizziness
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Diarrhea
LATE 4-10 DAYS
Coughing, Shortness of breath
Chest tightness (fluid in lungs)
Respiratory failure
TRANSMISSION ROUTES
Aerosol — rodent urine/droppings/saliva (MAIN)
Person-to-Person — Andes virus ONLY
Contaminated food
Bite/scratch — rare
KEY FACTS
Incubation1-8 weeks
HPS CFR30-60%
HFRS CFR0.1-15%
No home rapid testPCR + blood
Approved vaccineNone (US/EU)
Specific treatmentNone
TreatmentSupportive care
WHO risk (public)LOW
CDC ResponseLEVEL 3