Hantavirus | Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship Kills 3, Vessel Stranded Off Cape Verde

A suspected outbreak of Hantavirus has left at least three people dead aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, currently awaiting assistance off the coast of Cape Verde. Operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, the vessel is carrying around 150 passengers and has reported multiple suspected infections. Health authorities and the World Health Organization are assessing the situation and coordinating emergency response efforts. While hantavirus is rare and primarily spread through rodent contact, officials say the overall public risk remains low.