Spain Clears Virus-Stricken Cruise Ship To Dock After Deadly Outbreak
2 weeks ago
A luxury cruise ship remains stranded off Cape Verde following a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Three people have died, and a British passenger is in intensive care.
Officials say the virus involved is a rare strain capable of limited human-to-human transmission, though most infections are linked to direct contact with infected rodents.
Spain has now agreed to accept the ship, with plans underway for it to dock as medical evacuations begin.
Officials say the virus involved is a rare strain capable of limited human-to-human transmission, though most infections are linked to direct contact with infected rodents.
Spain has now agreed to accept the ship, with plans underway for it to dock as medical evacuations begin.
