American Cruise Ship Passenger Tests Positive For Hantavirus

Source: International Business Times

This aerial view shows a boat heading towards the port from the cruise ship MV Hondius, stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 6, 2026. Evacuations were taking place from a cruise ship stricken with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the World Health Organization said. Photo by AFP via Getty Images/Getty Two more people - including an American - have tested positive for the deadly hantavirus as global health authorities work to ensure that any further spread of the virus is minimized.