Inside the Cruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Outbreak
Summary
A cruise ship named MV Hondius experienced an outbreak of hantavirus, a rare virus spread by rodents that can cause serious lung illness, during its Atlantic journey. The ship has been stuck near Cape Verde after being denied entry to dock, with eight cases reported and three deaths, and some passengers have been evacuated for treatment.Key Facts
- MV Hondius left southern Argentina on April 1 for an Atlantic crossing to the Canary Islands.
- The cruise planned to visit remote islands and wildlife spots.
- Eight hantavirus cases are linked to the ship, including three confirmed and five suspected.
- Three passengers have died, but it is unclear if hantavirus caused all deaths.
- One infected passenger, a Swiss national, was treated in Zurich after leaving the ship.
- The virus strain on board is the Andes strain, which can sometimes spread from person to person.
- The ship currently has about 149 people onboard: 88 passengers and 61 crew members, including 17 U.S. citizens.
- Passengers and crew report remaining calm despite the health concerns and restrictions.
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