Evacuation of hantavirus-hit ship begins in Canary Islands

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An evacuation operation has commenced for occupants of a cruise ship in Spain's Canary Islands, which has been struck by a hantavirus outbreak. The outbreak has raised international concerns prompting repatriation efforts for those onboard.

GRANADILLA DE ABONA (SPAIN) - Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm began leaving the vessel in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday for their repatriation.