The suspected outbreak has raised questions over whether the virus, which is normally spread by contact with rodents, is being transmitted between humans. — May 5, 2026
philstar.comDOH monitoring hantavirus situation; Philippine labs preparing testing capability The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, May 8, said it is closely monitoring the developing hantavirus situation linked to the cruise ship Hondius — May 8, 2026
mb.com.ph38 Pinoy crew members to return home after clearing health protocols The 38 Filipino crew members of the cruise ship M/V Hondius, which has been hit by a hantavirus outbreak, are expected to be brought home as soon as they are able to clear protocols. — May 7, 2026
sunstar.com.ph24 of 38 Filipinos on hantavirus-hit MV Hondius to fly to Netherlands for quarantine Twenty-four of the 38 Filipino crew members of the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius will soon board a flight to the Netherlands where they will undergo quarantine, the DMW said. — May 10, 2026
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