FAQ

What is this site?

An information hub about hantavirus — what it is, where it's found, and what's happening with the current outbreak. The map shows endemic regions globally, major historical outbreaks, the route of the current MV Hondius cruise outbreak, and active case locations marked with pulsing markers. The updates feed pulls fresh hantavirus-related news from official health agencies and major news outlets several times a day.

Where does the data come from?

Three layers. The cruise route and the dispersal data are based on official WHO, CDC, and ECDC reports plus reporting from CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, ABC News, CBS, NPR, Reuters, and PBS. The live news feed pulls directly from the public RSS feeds of these sources. The case and death counts come from WHO Disease Outbreak News bulletins.

How often does the site update?

News headlines refresh every 6 hours. Case counts and official agency updates refresh every 12 hours. The cruise route itself is fixed history and doesn't change.

Is this site affiliated with any health agency or news outlet?

No. This is an independent tracker built to make scattered information easier to follow. Links go directly to the original sources — we don't republish full articles, only headlines with links.

Can I trust the case counts?

The counts shown match the latest WHO Disease Outbreak News bulletin. If WHO updates its numbers, this site updates within 12 hours. We don't speculate beyond what's been officially reported.

How do I report an error?

If something looks wrong, email the contact address in the footer. We treat factual corrections seriously and update fast.

Will this site keep running after the outbreak ends?

Yes. Once the active phase is over, the site becomes a permanent historical record of the outbreak with an archive of news coverage, a timeline of events, and a science section explaining what happened and why it mattered.