What to know about hantavirus after 3 died in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- Three passengers have died within three weeks aboard the Hondius expedition cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with hantavirus suspected as the cause.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed one case of hantavirus and identified five additional suspected cases, including two fatalities.
- Oceanwide Expeditions, the ship's operator, reported one passenger is in intensive care in Johannesburg, and two crew members are exhibiting respiratory symptoms.
- The ship was sailing toward Cape Verde when the outbreak occurred.
