Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands to evacuate passengers

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands to evacuate passengers Europe

Issued on: 09/05/2026 - 10:39

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Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations. The vessel is expected to arrive Sunday at the Spanish island of Tenerife, the passengers will then be transported to the airport and flown back to their respective countries.

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