Hantavirus-hit cruise on track for Canary Islands evacuations

A Dutch cruise ship, MV Hondius, afflicted by a hantavirus outbreak, is sailing toward the Canary Islands for urgent evacuations after docking in Cape Verde; three passengers have died and two crew members, including the ship's doctor, require evacuation, with WHO saying public risk remains low. About 149 people from 23 countries remain onboard as officials coordinate medical airlifts, and the Canary Islands are expected to receive evacuees within 3–4 days, though the exact port has not been decided.