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Portugal confirmed its first suspected hantavirus case on 20 May 2026—an adult Portuguese national presenting with flu-like symptoms who had travelled by plane after exposure on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which carried confirmed hantavirus infections. The patient tested negative, but Portuguese health authorities (DGS) note that per protocol, suspected cases must be retested within the 42-day incubation period and reclassified accordingly. The case underscores the broader 2026 outbreak affecting multiple countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the USA. Health systems are implementing WHO-aligned protocols: six-week quarantine for high-risk contacts, PCR testing, strict monitoring, and movement restrictions.