Andes Virus Outbreak: Why This Rare Hantavirus Won't Be the Next COVID-19

While the Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship raises concerns due to person-to-person transmission and high fatality rates, its deep-lung infection mechanism significantly limits its pandemic potential compared to SARS-CoV-2. Health experts emphasize that although more cases may surface due to the long incubation period, the fundamental biology of the virus makes a global crisis unlikely.