Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
Summary
About 150 passengers from 23 countries are stranded on the cruise ship MV Hondius near Cape Verde after an outbreak of hantavirus, a rare and serious disease usually spread by rodents. So far, three passengers have died and several others are sick, while health teams and the World Health Organization work to control the situation and find the ship a safe port.Key Facts
- MV Hondius cruise ship is stuck near Cape Verde off Africa’s west coast.
- Around 150 passengers from 23 different countries are on board.
- There are 2 confirmed and 5 suspected hantavirus cases; 3 passengers have died.
- Hantavirus is a rare illness that spreads from rodents to humans.
- Cape Verde officials refused to allow the ship to dock at first.
- The World Health Organization is involved in managing the outbreak.
- Passengers are advised to wear masks, keep distance, and clean hands.
- The cruise company is trying to help passengers get medical checks and leave the ship soon.
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