Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship in Atlantic – WHO

Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or faeces

At least one case of hantavirus has been confirmed, health chiefs said (Alamy/PA)

Sun, 03 May, 2026 - 21:32

Gerald Imray, Associated Press

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and left at least three others ill, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

In a statement to The Associated Press, the WHO said an investigation was underway but that at least one case of hantavirus had been confirmed.

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