Ushuaia Pushes Back on MV Hondius Hantavirus Origin Theory
Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min
MV Hondius hantavirus investigators are still trying to pin down whether Andes virus came from Patagonia exposure, the ship, or close-contact spread, as Ushuaia officials reject claims the Argentine tourism hub seeded the cruise outbreak.
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MV Hondius hantavirus investigators are still trying to pin down whether Andes virus came from Patagonia exposure, the ship, or close-contact spread, as Ushuaia officials reject claims the Argentine tourism hub seeded the cruise outbreak.
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