Suspected hantavirus cases to be evacuated from cruise ship

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Two crew members affected by a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship will be evacuated from Cape Verde to the Netherlands, allowing the ship to continue its journey to Spain's Canary Islands. This incident highlights the health risks associated with infectious diseases on cruise ships.

PRAIA (CAPE VERDE) - Two seriously ill crew members on a cruise ship stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will be evacuated via Cape Verde to the Netherlands, allowing the vessel to sail on to Spain's Canary Islands, the operator said Tuesday.