CDC Concludes Hantavirus Outbreak Response Following Cruise Ship Exposure

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially ended its hantavirus response on June 24, 2026, after a 42-day quarantine period concluded for American cruise-ship passengers exposed to the rare Andes strain. The outbreak, which occurred aboard a cruise ship, resulted in 12 confirmed and 1 probable case, and 3 deaths, prompting extensive international containment efforts.