A Low Key Crisis: The Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ships The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has left many wondering about the risk of transmission and the adequacy of public health measures in place for cruise ships.
This situation is unusual, given the typically low occurrence of hantavirus outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains its assessment of the outbreak as "low risk.
" The agency cites reduced onward transmission following disembarkation and implementation of control measures.