Hantavirus grips MV Hondius as passengers await docking off Cape Verde
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About 150 passengers aboard the MV Hondius are stranded off Cape Verde after hantavirus cases were identified on board (two confirmed, five suspected), with three deaths reported. Health authorities are testing passengers and crew while seeking a safe disembarkation port; Cape Verdean officials have not cleared docking, though Spain has indicated Canary Islands as a potential stop. The situation remains uncertain as the ship remains anchored and monitored, with passengers and crew describing a mix of fear, calm, and ongoing care from staff.
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