May 6, 2026
Hantavirus Outbreak-Linked Cruise Ship Heading to Spain’s Canary Islands
The Spanish government said the Canary Islands were the closest destination with the capacity to receive the ship.
TL;DR
- Spanish Health Ministry to receive the MV Hondius cruise ship.
- Suspected hantavirus outbreak on board with seven illnesses and three deaths.
- Ship currently off the coast of Cape Verde.
- Health officials to determine urgent evacuations from Cape Verde.
- Remaining passengers will undergo screening in the Canary Islands.
- Expected arrival in the Canary Islands within three to four days.