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--- Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Three Dead in the Atlantic Praia, Cape Verde, May 4, 2026 Hantavirus outbreak cruise ship Atlantic

A cruise ship carrying 170 passengers and 70 crew members is not allowed to dock in Cape Verde due to a Hantavirus outbreak on board. Three people have already died from the infection.

Current Situation and Victims

According to authorities, three passengers have died from a suspected Hantavirus infection. The virus was confirmed in one of the deceased, while the other two cases are considered probable. Two of the victims are reportedly from the Netherlands, as stated by the Dutch Foreign Ministry.

Three additional individuals have been infected with the Hantavirus, including one passenger who is receiving intensive medical treatment in South Africa. The ship, currently in the Atlantic, has been denied entry by Cape Verdean authorities and is not permitted to dock at any port. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the risk to the general public remains low.