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Cruise ship passengers evacuate after hantavirus outbreak triggers global health response
International
Published on 10 May 2026
Officials recommend a 42 day quarantine for everyone
Passengers and crew are being evacuated from a cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak. Global health officials are supervising the operation as travelers are transported to airports for repatriation. Authorities advise a 42-day quarantine for everyone who was on board. The ship departed Cape Verde after the outbreak was detected, and investigators report no rodents were found onboard.
- Evacuation is underway for passengers and crew after hantavirus reports
- Global health officials are overseeing repatriation logistics
- Authorities recommend a 42-day quarantine for all on the ship
- No rodents were found onboard despite the outbreak
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