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COUNTRY PROFILE / VERIFIED SOURCE SET
[ EUROPE ]
UPDATED 2026-05-12
SOURCE WHO/ECDC/CDC/PHAC/ARG BEN
COUNTRY DOSSIER

France
HANTAVIRUS PROFILE

France has identified at least 3 hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak (Andes virus), including a repatriated passenger reported by ECDC as being in intensive care. French health authorities are monitoring exposed individuals and coordinating repatriation follow-up.

EUROPE UPDATED 2026-05-12
CONFIRMED CASES
3
CURRENT TABLE TOTAL
DEATHS
0
CURRENT TABLE TOTAL
DEATH RATE
0.0%
DEATHS / CASES
CASE TYPE
Cruise ship imported (Andes virus)
KEY DETAILS

Multiple MV Hondius-linked reports, including at least one critical patient receiving advanced respiratory support after repatriation.

SOURCE NOTES

ECDC + French reporting + AP