Three people die in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean.
Three passengers aboard the MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, died between April 11 and May 2, 2026, during a suspected hantavirus outbreak. The World Health Organization confirmed one hantavirus case and reported five additional suspected cases under investigation. The ship, carrying approximately 150 people of 23 nationalities, was anchored off Cape Verde after local authorities declined to authorize disembarkation.
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