The company that operates a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak says it is waiting for additional information before deciding whether the vessel will continue its scheduled summer cruises. Multiple reports say the operator told The Associated Press that it expects to have clarity by the end of the week. The outbreak has affected passengers on the ship, with sources reporting three passenger deaths and at least nine infections. The operator’s decision is therefore pending further updates related to the health situation and related assessments. The reporting does not specify what additional information is needed or what criteria would determine whether cruises resume. The company’s stated timeline indicates any decision on continuing the rest of the summer schedule would be made after receiving the forthcoming information. Until then, the future of the ship’s itinerary remains uncertain, with the earlier outbreak outcomes—including fatalities and infections—continuing to shape the operational review.