Hantavirus confirmed in Spain

Spain confirms first hantavirus case. Patient evacuated from MV Hondius cruise ship.

2026-05-12 14:18|Last updated: 2026-05-12 14:19

Hantavirus confirmed in Spain — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

Spain's Ministry of Health has officially confirmed the first case of hantavirus infection in the country. The patient is a passenger evacuated from the cruise ship "MV Hondius".

Test results for 13 other evacuees are pending. Several European countries have already declared quarantines due to hantavirus.

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