Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted from rodents, is being investigated on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. At least one case has been confirmed, with three deaths reported and one person in intensive care in South Africa. Health authorities are facilitating coordination to evacuate two other passengers showing symptoms of the infection. Medical care and support are being provided to passengers and crew, with detailed investigations and laboratory testing ongoing.