A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is prompting evacuations, medical transfers, and quarantines. The ship, which had been waiting off the coast of Cape Verde after cases were detected, has now completed disembarkation at Tenerife in the Canary Islands, with many passengers and crew returning to their home countries. Multiple outlets report that three passengers have died. Reporting also indicates that at least seven passengers have confirmed hantavirus cases, with an additional case listed as “probable” by WHO, and that quarantines begin following evacuation.

PBS NewsHour says the operator is still coordinating with local authorities in Cape Verde for evacuation permission, and Live Science describes subsequent transfers of some American passengers to specialized facilities in Nebraska. WHO officials are described as expecting more cases, while the broader situation is treated as potentially limited if public health measures are properly followed. The ship is scheduled to head to the Netherlands after the Canary Islands evacuation, according to reports.

Health authorities and outlets continue to monitor suspected cases and potential close contacts among those onboard.