Countries rush to find passengers after hantavirus deaths on cruise ship

Published on 7 May 2026

Some travelers left the ship before outbreak confirmation

Global health authorities are scrambling to locate passengers who disembarked the cruise ship MV Hondius before a hantavirus outbreak was officially confirmed. Three people have reportedly died from the virus so far. With the ship expected to dock in Spain, officials are working to prevent further spread by repatriating or quarantining passengers on arrival.

Authorities are tracking passengers who left before the outbreak was confirmed
Three deaths have been reported from the hantavirus
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in Spain soon
Passengers will face repatriation or quarantine measures

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Countries rush to find passengers after hantavirus deaths on cruise ship

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