A cruise ship carrying passengers linked to a suspected hantavirus outbreak has been denied permission to dock in Cape Verde, as authorities move to prevent any possible public exposure. The move comes despite reassurances from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that the overall risk remains low.
The MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, had been travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina towards West Africa when reports of illness and fatalities emerged. The incident has sparked international concern, with health agencies in multiple countries now coordinating their response.
