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Two die in respiratory illness outbreak aboard Atlantic cruise ship

At least two people have died and a third is in intensive care following a "severe acute respiratory illness" outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic, South Africa's health ministry told AFP.

Published May 3, 2026, 12:42 PM EDT | WFMZZ

An outbreak of "severe acute respiratory illness" on a cruise ship in the Atlantic has killed at least two people, South Africa's health ministry told AFP on Sunday. A third patient was reported to be in intensive care in Johannesburg.