Hantavirus-hit ship sails for Canary Islands as 3 people evacuated for medical treatment
The World Health Organization (WHO) said eight cases of hantavirus – three confirmed and five suspected – have been identified so far on the ship.
The MV Hondius left Cabo Verde after three people were evacuated from the hantavirus-stricken ship on May 6, 2026. The Dutch luxury cruiseliner with 146 people on board has started a three-day journey to Spain’s Canary Islands, where passengers will undergo medical assessment before repatriation from Tenerife. Three people, including a crew member, were flown to the Netherlands for treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) said eight cases – three confirmed and five suspected to be hantavirus – have been identified so far on the ship. Three people who were on board the ship have died since the vessel set sail a month ago.