
Ushuaia
Location CityUshuaia: city on southernmost tip of Argentina, site of suspected hantavirus outbreak and popular tourist destination.
Mentions:4
7 Days:0
About
Ushuaia is a city located on the southernmost tip of Argentina, in Tierra del Fuego. It has gained international attention due to a recent suspected hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship, MV Hondius, which was traveling from Ushuaia to Cabo Verde. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed one case of hantavirus infection and is investigating five additional suspected cases. This outbreak highlights the risks associated with travel to remote areas and the importance of public health measures in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. As a popular tourist destination, Ushuaia's reputation may be affected by this incident, but its unique natural beauty and adventurous spirit continue to attract visitors from around the world.
Last updated: August 11, 2026
News from Ushuaia
Argentina’s icy outpost at the end of the world fears the hantavirus will chill tourism

Argentine city tries to shrug off hantavirus ship ‘patient zero’ suspicions

Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak

‘Almost zero’ chance Dutch man got hantavirus in Argentina’s Ushuaia, official says

Singapore isolates 2 residents linked to MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak

Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Argentina investigators zero in on possible origin point of hantavirus in deadly cruise outbreak

Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
