A cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing additional cleaning measures before it returns to its home port, according to multiple reports. The outlets say the ship’s extra cleaning is intended to address concerns related to the outbreak, though details of what prompted the further sanitation steps were not provided in the available coverage. One report notes that the health authority did not immediately comment on the reasons for requesting the additional measures, and it did not explain why the extra cleaning is required. The reporting also indicates that the cleaning is occurring while preparations continue for the ship’s next movement, with the further work scheduled ahead of its home-port return. Across the sources, the focus remains on the operational response by the ship and authorities following the outbreak, rather than on new clinical or investigative findings. No further information was included about whether the ship will remain out of service, the scope of the cleaning procedures, or whether additional testing or inspections are planned.