WHO Confirms Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship

The World Health Organization has confirmed a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, resulting in eight infections and three fatalities. Six cases have been identified as the Andes virus strain, with four patients currently hospitalized across multiple countries. While the global risk is assessed as low, health officials are monitoring the situation closely, including plans for passenger disembarkation in the Canary Islands and U.S. repatriation efforts.