Hantavirus outbreak leaves three dead as stranded cruise MV Hondius sails toward Spain

Three of eight confirmed cases died onboard evacuations

The MV Hondius cruise ship, marooned off Cape Verde since Sunday after a hantavirus outbreak, has departed for Spain. Reuters reports that three people—two seriously ill—were evacuated, while three of eight confirmed cases have died. Nearly 150 passengers and crew remain on board as authorities manage evacuation and assess health risks during the voyage.