Spain Gears Up for Evacuations as Hantavirus Affects Cruise Ship Heading to Canary Islands
As a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak approaches the Canary Islands, Spanish authorities prepare for the safe evacuation of over 140 individuals on board.
Spanish authorities are making preparations to receive the MV Hondius, a cruise ship that has been affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship is currently en route to the Canary Islands.
Health officials are set to conduct careful evacuations of the more than 140 passengers and crew members aboard the vessel. This follows reports of confirmed hantavirus cases linked to the ship.
As the situation develops, authorities are prioritizing the health and safety of those on board and are coordinating with health organizations to manage the outbreak effectively.
Updates
Update at 13:41 UTC on 2026-05-09
DW News reported Spanish authorities are getting set to receive the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak. The WHO has confirmed six hantavirus cases linked to the ship so far.
Sources: DW News