Suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship leaves 3 dead, WHO confirms: What is it and how does it spread?
Published on: May 4, 2026, 6:54 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and several illnesses, with one patient in intensive care. The World Health Organization is coordinating investigations and passenger evacuations, while the virus's source and spread are being examined. Hantavirus, typically spread by rodents, can cause severe respiratory illness.
