Trapped cruise ship passenger shares update on cleanliness of ship amid deadly hantavirus outbreak
A passenger aboard the M/V Hondius, Jake Rosmarin, shared an update on the ship's conditions amid a hantavirus outbreak that has led to three deaths and prompted a World Health Organization investigation. He emphasized that the vessel maintains high cleanliness standards and that most passengers remain healthy and in good spirits. The cruise, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is currently stranded during its polar expedition from Argentina to Antarctica.
- ▪Jake Rosmarin, a travel blogger from Boston, is among the passengers stranded on the M/V Hondius.
- ▪The World Health Organization is investigating possible human-to-human transmission of hantavirus following the outbreak.
- ▪Rosmarin stated that the M/V Hondius adheres to strict biosecurity and cleanliness protocols typical of expedition vessels.
- ▪Only two passengers have been reported ill aside from the three who died, according to Rosmarin's update.
- ▪The cruise is operated by Oceanwide Expeditions and was en route from Argentina to Antarctica and several South Atlantic islands.
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Health Trapped cruise ship passenger shares update on cleanliness of ship amid deadly hantavirus outbreak Traveler says passengers remain in good spirits as WHO investigates possible human-to-human transmission By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published May 5, 2026 12:55pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Man trapped on cruise ship amid hantavirus outbreak shares his statement Jake Rosmarin, a travel blogger aboard the M/V Hondius, said he's grateful for the efforts of the crew to keep passengers safe. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A trapped cruise ship passenger is sharing an updated statement amid a hantavirus outbreak.
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