2026-05-04 from cbc.ca

The World Health Organization said on Monday that ‌as of May 4, seven ?cases of hantavirus ?have been identified after a suspected ?outbreak on a ?luxury ?cruise ‌ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, ?American and Spanish passengers.

"Seven cases (two laboratory confirmed cases of hantavirus and ?five suspected ?cases) have been identified, ?including three deaths, ?one ?critically ?ill patient and three individuals ?reporting ?mild symptoms," WHO said.

Around 150 people, including four Canadians, were still stuck on the vessel after three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — died and others fell ill, including a Briton who left the vessel and was being treated in South Africa, according to authorities.

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