3 MV Hondius cruise ship passengers dead, another fighting for their life after suspected hantavirus outbreak
Three passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship have died and a fourth is in critical condition following a suspected hantavirus outbreak. The outbreak occurred during the ship's journey between Argentina and Cape Verde, with one case confirmed and five others under investigation. The vessel is operated by Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, and the World Health Organization is monitoring the situation.
- ▪Three passengers died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
- ▪One case of hantavirus has been confirmed, with five other suspected cases pending.
- ▪The infected passengers were traveling on a ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions from Argentina to Cape Verde.
- ▪A 69-year-old British passenger is in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- ▪Hantavirus is typically transmitted through infected rodents' urine, feces, and saliva.
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World News 3 MV Hondius cruise ship passengers dead, another fighting for their life after suspected hantavirus outbreak By Caitlin McCormack Published May 3, 2026, 5:14 p.m. ET Three cruise ship passengers are dead, and a fourth is fighting for their life after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a ship docked in Africa, according to reports. One case of hantavirus was confirmed in the first victim, with five other suspected cases still pending, the World Health Organization told Agence France-Presse on Sunday. The first victim, a 70-year-old man, suffered a fatal hemorrhagic fever on board the ship. His 69-year-old wife died not long after at a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, the outlet reported. The third fatality was also on board the ship, the outlet reported.
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