Passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius are tested for the Andes virus every week during the quarantine period. This way, infections are detected quickly and in case of a positive result, persons can be treated immediately. Testing also helps prevent the possible further spread of the virus. The risk that the virus will continue to spread among the general population is still very low.

Passengers and employees of the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius went into home quarantine after arriving in the Netherlands.

The Tula virus is a hantavirus that occurs in field mice. This virus can also be transmitted to humans. No patients are known in the Netherlands.

The Seoul virus is a hantavirus that is transmitted by rats. Since 2016, the virus has been detected in the Netherlands and it has led to illness in some people.

The Puumala virus is the most common hantavirus in the Netherlands. It is transmitted by the bank vole. The Puumala virus has been detected in bank voles in different parts of the country. Each year, there are a few patients, especially in the Twente and Salland region.

This page provides more information about the Andes virus following a number of infections aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. 

Find the latest updates on the Andes virus here, following the outbreak aboard the cruise ship m/v Hondius.