3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship, but Risk to Public Is Low
Three passengers on a Dutch cruise ship, MV Hondius, have died and several others have fallen ill due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports seven cases of hantavirus and maintains that the risk to the general public is low.
A Dutch cruise ship, MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is currently located near Praia, Cape Verde, after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on board. Three passengers, a married Dutch couple and a German national, have died. A British national was evacuated and is being treated in South Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports seven cases of hantavirus. The ship, carrying around 150 people from over 20 nations, may head to Las Palmas or Tenerife to allow passengers to disembark and undergo medical screening. Oceanwide Expeditions is working closely with local and international authorities and has implemented strict precautionary measures on board, including isolation and hygiene protocols.
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