U.S. officials monitor cruise passengers after hantavirus outbreak concerns
U.S. officials in at least five states are monitoring symptoms in seven returning cruise passengers as authorities work to limit a hantavirus outbreak and trace contacts.The states named in the monitoring effort are Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas and Virginia.The row says the passengers have returned and are being watched for symptoms.The response matters because hantavirus can require rapid public-health follow-up when possible exposures cross state lines.The current effort also involves tracing contacts beyond the United States.The incident appears to be linked to a cruise, although the supplied material does not give the ship's name, the route, or where the exposure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:04 LONDON
EU monitors suspected hantavirus cases aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius
The European Union says it is closely monitoring suspected hantavirus cases aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius.It said it is coordinating with member states and health authorities in case further response is needed.The latest update confirms the ship involved and the EU's direct role in tracking the situation.No additional case numbers, locations or passenger details were provided in the new row.The monitoring matters because suspected onboard infections on a cruise ship can require rapid coordination across borders, especially when passengers or crew may have travelled on to different countries.The EU statement suggests health officials are treating the issue as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
Cruise ship with hantavirus cases heads to Spain's Canary Islands after evacuations
A cruise ship carrying nearly 150 people has left Cape Verde and is heading to Spain's Canary Islands after three people were evacuated from the vessel with hantavirus concerns.The U.N. health agency said two patients with hantavirus and one suspected case were taken off the ship on Wednesday.The passengers remaining on board were isolated in their cabins as the vessel continued its journey.The ship departed Cape Verde after the evacuations, with authorities managing its movement as part of the public health response.The latest development adds to an already active incident involving a vessel linked to a deadly outbreak.The case matters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
