HHS Completes Hantavirus Response Initiative; U.S. Monitoring Concludes with No Confirmed Cases

To report on the conclusion of the federal public health response to the Hantavirus exposure event associated with the M/V Hondius cruise ship.

Monitoring and Coordination: HHS coordinated with federal, state, and local public health partners to identify exposed individuals, conduct monitoring, and provide clinical guidance.
Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act: HHS issued a PREP Act declaration to facilitate the rapid development and distribution of medical countermeasures related to Hantavirus.
Collaboration with CDC and ASPR: CDC and ASPR coordinated public health and healthcare preparedness efforts, including traveler communications and contact tracing.

No individuals in the U.S. remain under public health monitoring for Hantavirus exposure.
No sustained transmission of Hantavirus occurred in the U.S.
The coordinated response involved multiple federal and local agencies.