News · 5 May 2026

Three dead, ship passengers held onboard until Canary Islands

Three people have died, and a British man is hospitalised after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius. Cape Verde authorities refused disembarkation, so non-symptomatic passengers and crew must stay on board. The vessel will travel 900 miles northeast to the Canary Islands for an assessment by Spanish officials.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 May 2026 at 9:20

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