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End of Hantavirus celebration party
Report and photos from Administrator Philip Kendall.
Last night - Saturday 20th June 2026 - Louise and I hosted a community party celebrating the end of the hantavirus crisis on Tristan.
The evening began with a sobering speech by me, which was quite emotional to give. (See text below). I hadn’t realised how much emotion had built up over the last couple of months until my voice cracked in the opening paragraph. The community has really pulled together through this difficult period and Saturday night was a chance to let off steam and enjoy ourselves.
Philip Kendall giving his speech of appreciation to everyone's role in containing the hantavirus outbreak. Photo: Louise Kendall
Philip Kendall's Speech
"Today is a moment to celebrate. We have come through a difficult time, and we can finally begin to look ahead with confidence and hope.
But before we do, it is right that we pause.
Hantavirus was a serious and dangerous disease. It took three lives from the Hondius , and it came very close to claiming one of our own.