NEW: Three Dead From Suspected Rodent-Borne Illness Aboard Cruise Ship

By Cullen McCue

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged polar expedition cruise ship operated by Netherlands-based Oceanwide Expeditions, has resulted in three passenger deaths and additional illnesses.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Sunday, May 3, that six individuals were affected, with one laboratory-confirmed case of hantavirus infection and five suspected cases. Of those affected, three have died and one remains in intensive care in South Africa.

According to the WHO, the MV Hondius departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on March 20, carrying approximately 150 passengers and around 70 crew members. The itinerary included visits to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands before proceeding across the Atlantic toward Cape Verde and Spain’s Canary Islands off the coast of West Africa.

The ship is a 107.6-meter vessel designed for polar expeditions, with capacity for up to 170 passengers…

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