Three Kansans Being Monitored for Hantavirus After Contact with Infected Cruise Ship Passenger

Three people with "high risk exposure" to hantavirus monitored in Kansas

The three individuals were not on board the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, but came into contact with someone who tested positive.

Three Kansans being monitored for hantavirus after contact with infected cruise ship passenger

TOPEKA — Three Kansans who came into close “high risk” contact with a person who has confirmed Andes hantavirus are being monitored by state and federal officials. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said in a Tuesday news release…

Kansas health officials monitor 3 people exposed to cruise ship passenger infected with hantavirus

Simpson said he would be surprised if there were more cases related to the incident.

Three Kansans being monitored for hantavirus after contact with infected cruise ship passenger - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

Passengers are evacuated by small boat on May 10, 2026, from the MV Hondius in the Granadilla Port, after at least 11 passengers became ill with Andes hantavirus. Three Kansans came into close contact with one of the passengers and are being watched by health officials in case they develop hantavirus symptoms. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)TOPEKA — Three Kansans who came into close “high risk” contact with a person who has confirmed Andes…