Passenger from Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Enters Taiwan, Tests Negative

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  • 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 15:19
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The Taiwan CDC reported that a New Zealand passenger from the cruise ship 'Hondius,' which experienced a Hantavirus outbreak, has entered Taiwan. Although the passenger tested negative for the virus, health authorities have placed the individual under strict medical observation and isolation at a hospital until June 6 as a precautionary measure to prevent any potential local transmission.