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Authorities seek port for cruise ship after suspected hantavirus kills three

A cruise ship anchored off Cape Verde remained isolated as health officials sought a port following a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people.

Published May 5, 2026, 8:28 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Health authorities raced Tuesday to find a port for a cruise ship off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Three people have died and passengers aboard the vessel are isolating while officials seek a place to disembark them.