Summary
Three passengers on a cruise ship have died, and three others are sick, from a suspected hantavirus outbreak. The ship left Argentina about three weeks ago and traveled to the Antarctic and other stops before reaching Cape Verde.Key Facts
- Three people died and three are ill from a suspected hantavirus on a cruise ship.
- The cruise ship is based in the Netherlands.
- The ship left Argentina about three weeks before the outbreak was reported.
- The cruise made stops in the Antarctic and other locations before heading to Cape Verde.
- Hantavirus is a virus that comes from rodents and can cause deadly lung illness.
- Authorities and media reported the outbreak on Sunday, May 4, 2026.
- The cruise had around 150 passengers onboard.
