OUTBREAK TIMELINE — APR-MAY 2026
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
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