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COUNTRY PROFILE / VERIFIED SOURCE SET
[ EUROPE ]
UPDATED 2026-05-10
SOURCE WHO/ECDC/CDC/PHAC/ARG BEN
COUNTRY DOSSIER

Germany
HANTAVIRUS PROFILE

Germany reports 3 cases and 1 death, a death rate of about 33%, associated with the MV Hondius hantavirus cluster (Andes virus). Cases stem from returning cruise participants. One suspected case was ruled out after testing. German authorities are coordinating with WHO and EU partners on follow-up.

EUROPE UPDATED 2026-05-10
CONFIRMED CASES
3
CURRENT TABLE TOTAL
DEATHS
1
CURRENT TABLE TOTAL
DEATH RATE
33.3%
DEATHS / CASES
CASE TYPE
Cruise ship imported (Andes virus)
KEY DETAILS

Cruise-related cases; one early suspected case was ruled out after testing.

SOURCE NOTES

WHO + news reports