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Hantavirus cruise ship MV Hondius given dock approval to reach Canary Islands after deaths
India
Published on 6 May 2026
WHO and EU requests helped clear the ship to dock
The luxury cruise ship MV Hondius is heading to Spain’s Canary Islands after Spain granted permission to dock following a hantavirus outbreak that has reportedly killed at least three people. Spanish authorities cited humanitarian grounds, alongside requests from the WHO and the EU. The operator said two crew members need urgent medical care.
- MV Hondius is en route to Spain after a hantavirus outbreak
- At least three deaths have been linked to the outbreak
- Spain approved docking citing humanitarian principles and WHO EU requests
- Two crew members reportedly need urgent medical care
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