Hantavirus Outbreak on Polar Cruise Ship Sparks Global Health Alert
Published on: May 5, 2026, 2:28 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A cruise ship with nearly 150 aboard is off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak resulted in three deaths. The WHO and local authorities are coordinating medical evacuations amid public health concerns. The MV Hondius, a Dutch ship on a polar expedition, now faces restricted docking access.
