Maria Van Kerkhove
Tracked across 5 events · 568 articles · First seen May 03, 2026 · Last active May 15, 2026
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A hantavirus outbreak has occurred on the MV Hondius cruise ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, leading to multiple deaths and illnesses among passengers and crew. The World Health Organization is coordinating an international response, confirming…
Impact: Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's director for epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, has been a key spokesperson, providing updates and insights on the hantavirus outbreak and the suspected human-to-human transmission.
May 03, 2026 · 539 articles
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A hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius has led to three deaths and multiple confirmed cases of the Andes virus, which can transmit from person to person. The World Health Organization has classified…
Impact: Maria Van Kerkhove, World Health Organization's director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, classified everyone on board the MV Hondius as 'high-risk' contacts and recommended 42 days of active monitoring.
May 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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An international hantavirus outbreak, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, has resulted in 10 confirmed cases and 3 deaths. Canada — Ontario's ministry of health has shifted its policy to test 10 asymptomatic individuals…
Impact: Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's director of health emergency alert and response operations, provided updates on the hantavirus outbreak, noting that more cases may be reported due to the incubation period.
May 15, 2026 · 8 articles
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A hantavirus outbreak has occurred on the cruise ship MV Hondius, leading to the evacuation and monitoring of its passengers. A French woman repatriated to France tested positive for the virus and her health worsened,…
Impact: Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's top epidemiologist, recommended active monitoring and follow-up for passengers.
May 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being evacuated from the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak. One American passenger has tested positive for the virus without symptoms, while a French passenger developed symptoms…
Impact: Maria Van Kerkhove, World Health Organization's top epidemiologist, recommended active monitoring for passengers in their home countries.
May 10, 2026 · 8 articles
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