MV Hondius · Andes virus · May 2026
Were you on the MV Hondius?
Three deaths and multiple confirmed cases of hantavirus (Andes virus) have been linked to the MV Hondius voyage that disembarked in Tenerife on 6 May 2026. If you were aboard at any point of this trip, this page helps you understand the incubation window and where to ask for help.
Incubation calculator
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome typically presents 1–6 weeks after exposure. Enter your last day on board.
Symptoms to watch for
- Early phase (days 1–7 of symptoms)
- Fever (often >38.3 °C)
- Muscle aches, especially in the thighs / hips / back
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sometimes nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- Late phase (4–10 days after onset)
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Rapid escalation of respiratory distress — seek emergency care immediately
Source: CDC — Hantavirus symptoms.
What to do
- If you have any of the symptoms above, contact a clinician immediately and mention recent travel on the MV Hondius and possible Andes virus exposure.
- If you are well, continue monitoring temperature and breathing daily through the end of your incubation window.
- Do not self-diagnose. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is rare — most people aboard will not develop it — but it progresses fast and benefits from early supportive care.
Health authority hotlines
Voyage timeline
- 2026-04-22Departure — Ushuaia, Argentina
- 2026-04-25Antarctic Peninsula
- 2026-04-30South Georgia
- 2026-05-02Tristan da Cunha (passage)
- 2026-05-04Saint Helena — Jamestown
- 2026-05-05Praia, Cabo Verde
- 2026-05-06Santa Cruz de Tenerife — disembarkation
This is not medical advice. If you have symptoms or were on the ship, contact a healthcare professional immediately. Do not delay care while consulting a website.