This digest highlights the latest events and signals submitted to the BEACON platform—a global system for tracking and analyzing emerging biological threats. Stay informed with real-time updates from around the world, curated to help you monitor developments affecting human, animal, and environmental health.

Avian influenza, USA

Sun May 10th 2026      20 reports (1 new)

- First documented cat-to-human transmission of influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b, confirmed by serology, involving a veterinary professional, Los Angeles County, California, USA, 2025

Hantavirus, international waters

Sun May 10th 2026      9 reports (1 new)

- Update on the Andes virus (hantavirus) outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship: Multinational evacuation and medical care mission to Tristan da Cunha

Measles, Canada

Sun May 10th 2026      20 reports (1 new)

- Measles outbreak in Manitoba, Canada, continues, with 549 confirmed cases in 2026

Norovirus, international waters

Sun May 10th 2026      8 reports (1 new)

- Norovirus outbreak affecting passengers and crew of Caribbean Princess cruise ship, May 2026