'First COVID, now..': Deadly Hantavirus outbreak hits cruise ship MV Hondius; 3 dead | EXPLAINED

A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered an international health investigation after multiple passengers fell seriously ill and three people reportedly died. Health authorities across Europe, South Africa, and the World Health Organization are now tracing passengers who disembarked from the ship as fears grow over the rare virus and the possibility of limited human-to-human transmission. The vessel, carrying passengers from more than 20 countries, became the center of global attention after confirmed and suspected hantavirus cases emerged during the voyage.