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Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says
World May 3, 2026 4:46 PM EDT CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization said Sunday. In a statement to The Associated Press, the WHO said an investigation was underway but that at least one case of hantavirus had been confirmed. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with urine or feces of infected rodents, most often rats or mice. One of the patients was in intensive care in a South African hospital, the U.N.'s health agency said, adding that it was working with authorities to evacuate two other passengers with symptoms from the ship. "Detailed investigations are ongoing, including further laboratory testing, and epidemiological investigations," WHO said. "Medical care and support are being provided to passengers and crew. Sequencing of the virus is also ongoing." READ MORE: What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa in New Mexico? Hantavirus infections are typically linked to exposure to the feces or urine of infected rodents, WHO said. While rare, WHO said they can be spread between people and they can lead to severe
Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Three of six passengers who fell ill from suspected rodent-transmitted virus have died, and one is in intensive care, the WHO says.Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, with at least one confirmed to have suffered from hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted to humans from rodents.Health authorities are now investigating a suspected outbreak of the virus on the MV Hondius, which is sailing from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorateslist 2 of 3Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill 41 people in 24-hourslist 3 of 3Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risksend of listIn a statement on Sunday, the World Health Organization said that one case had been confirmed and at least five other passengers were suspected of being infected.“Of the six affected individuals, three have died, and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa,” WHO said in a statement.“Detailed investigations are ongoing, including further laboratory testing and epidemiological investigations. Medical care and support are being provided to passengers and crew. Sequencing of the virus is also ongoing.”WHO added that it was “facilitating coordination”
Three die after suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
17 minutes agoTinshui YeungBBCThe MV Hondius was sailing from Argentina to Cape VerdeThree people have died after a suspected virus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC. One case of Hantavirus has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation, it said. One British national is reportedly in intensive care. The outbreak was reported aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde.Hantavirus infections are usually linked to environmental exposure, such as contact with urine or faeces from infected rodents, but in rare cases can spread between people, leading to severe respiratory illness. Foster Mohale, a spokesperson for South Africa's health ministry, earlier told the BBC that at least two people had died. The MV Hondius is run by Dutch-based tour company Oceanwide Expeditions.According to an itinerary on the Oceanwide Expeditions website, MV Hondius departed from Ushuaia in Argentina on 20 March and was expected to complete its journey on 4 May in Cape Verde.South African authorities told the BBC the first person to show symptoms was a 70-year-old passenger who died on board. His body is now on the island of Saint
Three passengers dead after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic.One case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed and there were five additional suspected cases, the World Health Organization told Agence France-Presse on Sunday.Of the six people affected, three died and one is in intensive care in South Africa, the WHO added. Two of those who died were a husband and wife aged 70 and 69.The person in intensive care is a 69-year-old British national, according to the BBC.The outbreak was reported on the MV Hondius, which was travelling between Argentina and Cape Verde.The ship is operated by the Dutch tour company Oceanwide Expeditions. The company has not responded to a request for comment.Earlier on Sunday, South Africa’s health ministry told AFP there had been an outbreak of a “severe acute respiratory illness”, which had killed at least two people, with a third in intensive care in Johannesburg.The patient treated in Johannesburg tested positive for hantavirus, a family of viruses that can cause haemorrhagic fever, South African spokesperson Foster Mohale said.Hantavirus is usually caught through contact with urine or faeces from infected rodents, but in rare cases can spread between people. It can lead
Three Dead After Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
Three people have died and at least three others have fallen ill in what the World Health Organization (WHO) told the Associated Press Sunday is a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship traveling across the Atlantic Ocean.WHO said one infection has already been confirmed and a broader investigation is underway as health authorities race to contain the cluster.Hantavirus infections are rare but can be severe, often leading to acute respiratory distress and, in some cases, death. Outbreaks linked to cruise ships are especially concerning because of the close quarters and shared ventilation among passengers. The suspected cluster also raises questions about rodent exposure aboard vessels and the challenges of managing infectious‑disease emergencies at sea. With global cruise travel rebounding, health officials say even isolated outbreaks can have far‑reaching implications for surveillance, evacuation protocols, and international coordination.Newsweek reached out to Oceanwide-Expeditions by email Sunday for comment. ...What to KnowWHO said at least one patient remains in intensive care at a South African hospital, and two additional passengers with symptoms are being prepared for medical evacuation. The agency said it is conducting laboratory testing, sequencing the virus, and working with national authorities to trace potential exposures. The organization did not identify
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