Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3, sickens at least 3 more on cruise ship
Summary
A cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has a suspected hantavirus outbreak that killed three people and sickened at least three more. Health organizations, including the World Health Organization, are investigating and providing medical help, while the ship remains off the coast of Cape Verde.Key Facts
- Three people died from suspected hantavirus infection on the cruise ship MV Hondius.
- At least three others are sick, including two crew members needing urgent medical care.
- The ship is currently near Cape Verde, and local authorities are involved but have not allowed people to get off.
- Hantaviruses spread mainly through contact with urine or feces of rodents like rats and mice.
- The virus can cause serious lung or kidney diseases and sometimes spread between people.
- The cruise left Argentina three weeks ago and visited Antarctica and the Falkland Islands.
- About 150 tourists and 70 crew members were on board during the outbreak.
- One patient is in intensive care in South Africa, and investigations, including virus testing, are ongoing.
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