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Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak departs Cape Verde for Canary Islands, Reuters witness says
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Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak departs Cape Verde for Canary Islands, Reuters witness says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on May 6, 2026

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· Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Cruise Ship with Hantavirus Outbreak Departs Cape Verde for Canary Islands

Luxury Cruise Ship Faces Hantavirus Crisis

Outbreak and Quarantine Situation

Evacuation of Seriously Ill Passengers

Departure for Canary Islands

DAKAR, May 6 (Reuters) - A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned since Sunday off the coast of Cape Verde left for Spain's Canary Islands on Wednesday after three people, two of them seriously ill, were evacuated, a Reuters witness said. 

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(Reporting by Julio Rodrigues; Writing by Clement Bonnerot; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • MV Hondius, a Dutch‑flagged cruise ship, experienced the first recorded hantavirus outbreak at sea, with three confirmed fatalities and up to seven total confirmed or suspected cases aboard. (theatlantic.com)
  • South African medical tests confirmed the Andes strain of hantavirus—known for rare human‑to‑human transmission—in victims, prompting WHO to coordinate evacuations of ill passengers amid low public risk. (gmanetwork.com)
  • On May 6, after evacuations of three patients (including two seriously ill), the vessel set sail from Cape Verde toward the Canary Islands; regional governments and WHO continue coordinating medical monitoring and repatriation. (elpais.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on the cruise ship off Cape Verde?
A deadly hantavirus outbreak occurred on a luxury cruise ship marooned off Cape Verde, leading to medical evacuations.
How many people were affected by the outbreak?
Three people were evacuated from the cruise ship, with two reported as seriously ill due to the hantavirus outbreak.
Where is the cruise ship headed after the outbreak?
The cruise ship departed for Spain's Canary Islands after dealing with the outbreak and evacuations.
When did the cruise ship leave Cape Verde?
The cruise ship departed Cape Verde on Wednesday following the medical evacuations.
What is the financial impact of the outbreak on cruise lines?
While not detailed in the article, outbreaks can significantly affect cruise line operations and financial results.

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