A cruise ship carrying around 150 passengers and crew members is dealing with a deadly hantavirus outbreak after three people died onboard. Three passengers were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship after multiple people became sick during the voyage. Health officials say the outbreak has been linked to hantavirus, a rare disease often carried by rodents. The ship is expected to travel to Spain’s Canary Islands as officials work on plans for passengers to return home safely.
A cruise ship carrying around 150 passengers and crew members is dealing with a deadly hantavirus outbreak after three people died onboard. Three passengers were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship after multiple people became sick during the voyage. Health officials say the outbreak has been linked to hantavirus, a rare disease often carried by rodents. The ship is expected to travel to Spain’s Canary Islands as officials work on plans for passengers to return home safely.
