ECDC moves Day 0 of MV Hondius 42-day monitoring clock from May 6 to May 10 following May 12 discussions with Member States

ECDC Rapid Scientific Advice on the management of passengers - In the context of the Andes virus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius (updated 12 May 2026): 'ECDC has classified all people on board the ship and for the purpose of disembarkation and repatriation to be high-risk contacts.' 'Monitoring/quarantine up to six weeks (42 days); Day 0 = 10 May 2026.' '[Please note: this follows discussions between ECDC and Member States on 12 May. This text previously stated that Day 0 was 6 May.]' High-risk contacts: self-quarantine, daily symptom monitoring, test if symptomatic. Low-risk contacts: passive monitoring; isolate and test if symptoms develop. The effective monitoring window for all contacts/returnees now runs through 21 June 2026 (was 17 June under the prior Day 0).

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hantavirus