Hantavirus Cruise Fallout: The WHO says the MV Hondius outbreak is still contained, but more cases are “likely” as the Andes strain spreads in rare ways; a French patient is critically ill on artificial lung support and total reported cases now stand at 11, with countries tracing contacts after passengers dispersed across borders. Public Health Response: WHO and national agencies are urging surveillance and quarantine of high-risk contacts while stressing this is not a “next COVID” scenario. Caribbean Health Watch: South Africa reports 97 possible contacts linked to a flight and the cruise, while multiple U.S. states monitor exposed travelers. Local Care Expansion (Venezuela): Maracaibo’s Pediatric Specialty Hospital opened five new wards plus an ICU, adding 64 beds and oncology recovery capacity. Business & Travel (Puerto Rico/Peru): Humacao opened Onovexa with a $36.2M investment and 203 jobs; Marriott is expanding in Peru via two luxury hotel conversions in Lima.