Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Summary
Three people have died after a virus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde. One case of hantavirus has been confirmed, and five more possible cases are being checked. Several passengers have been evacuated for medical treatment.Key Facts
- Three people died after a virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
- One case of hantavirus was confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
- The MV Hondius was traveling from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Cape Verde, expected to finish on May 4.
- The first person to show symptoms was a 70-year-old passenger who died on board; his body is now at Saint Helena island.
- Two other passengers, including the first passenger’s wife and a 69-year-old British man, were evacuated to Johannesburg for treatment.
- Hantavirus usually spreads from contact with rodents’ urine or feces but can rarely spread between people, causing serious lung illness.
- The ship is operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, a Dutch company, and can carry 170 people in 80 cabins.
- The World Health Organization is coordinating medical evacuations and a health risk assessment for those on board.
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