The Guardian Australia ·general ·3 hours ago

Cruise ship diverts to Canary Islands after hantavirus outbreak kills three people

A British crew member and Dutch colleague are being urgently evacuated from cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic after developing respiratory symptoms following a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Seven of 147 passengers and crew have fallen ill, with three deaths confirmed. The ship is diverting to the Canary Islands for disinfection as authorities investigate the rodent-borne virus.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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