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Cruise Ship Braces for Hantavirus Outbreak in Canary Islands

Updated 2026-05-09 08:15 UTC 1 source Negative

Spanish authorities are preparing to isolate and evacuate 140 passengers and crew from a cruise ship suspected of carrying hantavirus. The MV Hondius is expected to dock soon.

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Spain’s Canary Islands brace for incoming hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

140 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius vessel will be 'completely isolated' and evacuated, say Spanish authorities.

2026-05-09 07:42 UTC