The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is advising Member States and the public that the risk of hantavirus infection remains low across the Caribbean region, following a confirmed cluster of cases aboard a cruise ship.
On May 2, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) was notified by the United Kingdom's International Health Regulations Focal Point of the development. CARPHA subsequently issued a public advisory urging vigilance while reassuring regional governments and residents that the threat to the broader Caribbean population is considered minimal at this time.
