Hantavirus Tracker — Live 2026 Outbreak Map
Real-time hantavirus tracker monitoring the 2026 global outbreak. Case counts, affected countries, and a full timeline — sourced from CDC, WHO, and Africa CDC.
Hantavirus Map
Interactive map showing confirmed cases and deaths by country, updated daily from official health authority reports.
Outbreak Timeline
A chronological record of the 2026 hantavirus outbreak.
Early 2026
First hantavirus cases detected among cruise ship passengers; Andes virus confirmed as the strain involved.
Spread Phase
Health officials in the US, Singapore, and multiple other countries begin monitoring disembarked passengers.
WHO Response
World Health Organization issues a Disease Outbreak News bulletin; Africa CDC releases a multi-country cluster statement.
Current Status
3 deaths, 5+ confirmed infections; global passenger tracking ongoing.
Timeline updated as new official reports are published.
What Is Hantavirus?
Hantavirus is a family of viruses spread primarily by rodents. The 2026 outbreak involves the Andes virus, one of the few hantavirus strains known to spread from person to person.
There are two main disease forms:
- HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome — primarily in the Americas; affects the lungs; high fatality rate.
- HFRS — Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome — primarily in Europe and Asia; affects the kidneys.
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