Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Spain's Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated
Summary
A cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board had a hantavirus outbreak. Three people, two confirmed and one suspected of having hantavirus, were evacuated from the ship. The ship left Cape Verde and is heading to the Canary Islands in Spain while passengers remain isolated in their cabins.Key Facts
- Three people with hantavirus (two confirmed, one suspected) were evacuated from the cruise ship.
- The ship was located near Cape Verde when the outbreak was discovered.
- Nearly 150 people are still on the ship.
- All passengers on board are isolated in their cabins to prevent virus spread.
- The ship is traveling to the Canary Islands in Spain.
- Hantavirus is a serious illness caused by exposure to virus from rodents.
- The United Nations health agency reported the evacuation and outbreak.
- The situation is being managed to avoid further infections.
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