A Dutch cruise ship is waiting for help off the coast of West Africa after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus killed 3
Summary
A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people, including 17 Americans, is waiting off the coast of Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and left several others seriously ill. The ship has requested help but has not been allowed to disembark passengers yet, while health authorities and the World Health Organization are investigating and providing medical support.Key Facts
- The cruise ship MV Hondius has 88 passengers and 61 crew members onboard.
- Three passengers have died; they were Dutch and German nationals.
- One passenger tested positive for hantavirus and is in critical condition in a South African hospital.
- The ship started a polar cruise from Argentina and stopped at isolated South Atlantic islands before heading to Cape Verde.
- The virus hantavirus is rare and can cause severe lung or bleeding diseases, usually spread by rodents.
- The ship operator is waiting for permission from Cape Verde authorities to evacuate sick people.
- The World Health Organization is working with local authorities to assess risks and manage the situation.
- Some passengers come from the U.S., U.K., Spain, and other countries.
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