Argentina is intensifying its investigation into a hantavirus outbreak associated with the MV Hondius cruise ship, which affected passengers last month. The outbreak is attributed to the Andes hantavirus, known for its potential to spread between humans. To trace the virus's origins, Argentine authorities are deploying teams to trap and test rodents in Mendoza, with assistance from biologists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The investigation follows the deaths of a Dutch couple in April, who are believed to have contracted the virus during their travels in Argentina and Chile. Epidemiologists are examining the confirmed cases and the travel history of the victims to understand the transmission chain. Although Ushuaia has been identified as a possible source, local officials dispute this claim, noting that the virus has never been found in the area. The Health Ministry is awaiting lab results from rodent samples collected in Ushuaia and Mendoza, as authorities emphasize the need to gather information on the outbreak. Despite the virus's high mortality rate of up to 30%, the World Health Organization has stated that it does not pose a pandemic threat due to the low risk of transmission.