05/05/2026
🦠 Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak — WHO Investigating
A serious health situation is unfolding aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic, where multiple cases of Hantavirus have been reported. The World Health Organization (WHO) is now actively investigating and coordinating the international response.
🚢 What’s Happening
⚫️At least 7 cases (including 2 confirmed and 5 suspected) have been identified aboard the ship.
⚫️3 deaths have been reported, with additional passengers seriously ill.
The vessel is currently held offshore near Cape Verde, with passengers largely confined as a precaution.
