Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 On Polar Cruise Ship
- Three people have died amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship Hondius, anchored off Praia, Cape Verde. Tour operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed six affected individuals in total.
- The ship's journey began on April 1, with the first passenger dying on board April 11. Subsequent deaths include a Dutch national who died after disembarking April 27 and a German passenger who passed away on May 2.
- Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed a British tourist remains in a "critical but stable" condition in Johannesburg, while two staff members show "acute respiratory symptoms." Dutch authorities are preparing a medical evacuation.
- Hans Henri P Kluge, the World Health Organization regional director for Europe, stated there is "no need for panic or travel restrictions." The FCDO is supporting British nationals affected by the outbreak.
- The ship may continue to Las Palmas or Tenerife, though no final disembarkation point has been finalized. Authorities noted that while hantavirus infections are rare, they can spread between people, requiring early medical attention.
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Richmond RegisterInside the cruise ship at the center of a rare hantavirus outbreak
Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship at the center of a rare virus outbreak shows deserted decks and gathering areas, medical teams in protective gear, and a still landscape ahead as the vessel and its nearly 150 passengers a
On 4 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that seven cases of hantavirus had been detected on board a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean: two confirmed and five alleged, three of whom had already died.
Deadly Virus Outbreak Strands Cruise Ship Off Africa
Nearly 150 people remain stranded aboard a cruise ship off West Africa after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed at least three passengers, according to a report by CNN. The MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is anchored near Cape Verde after being denied entry to port over public health concerns. The World Health Organization said seven cases have been identified, including two confirmed infections. #WorldDNA | Suspected Hantavir…
"For those who have seen the latest news: yes, I am currently on board the MV Hondius," the man admitted, adding that he did not want to reveal more "out of respect for those involved." The hantavirus struck passengers of a luxury cruise ship during a voyage from Argentina to the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of West Africa. Seven cases have been confirmed so far. "We are not just headlines." A distraught passenger of a luxury cruise ship des…
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