General · 4 May 2026

Three dead, UK tourist ill from cruise ship virus

Three people have died and a British tourist is in intensive care following a suspected virus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship. The World Health Organization confirmed one hantavirus case and five suspected cases aboard the MV Hondius, which sailed from Argentina to Cape Verde. Two of the deceased were a Dutch couple, aged 70 and 69, with the third person also Dutch.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 May 2026 at 7:18

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