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Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak

Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak

Summary

Three passengers on a cruise ship have died, and three others are sick, from a suspected hantavirus outbreak. The ship left Argentina about three weeks ago and traveled to the Antarctic and other stops before reaching Cape Verde.

Key Facts

  • Three people died and three are ill from a suspected hantavirus on a cruise ship.
  • The cruise ship is based in the Netherlands.
  • The ship left Argentina about three weeks before the outbreak was reported.
  • The cruise made stops in the Antarctic and other locations before heading to Cape Verde.
  • Hantavirus is a virus that comes from rodents and can cause deadly lung illness.
  • Authorities and media reported the outbreak on Sunday, May 4, 2026.
  • The cruise had around 150 passengers onboard.
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