Cruise ship awaits help after suspected hantavirus outbreak

13 articles · Updated · NPR · May 5

Nearly 150 people were aboard as the vessel remained off Cape Verde in the Atlantic after three passengers died.
The suspected outbreak involves hantavirus, a rare disease, though the report did not identify the ship or say what assistance was being sent.
The incident raises urgent health and rescue concerns for passengers and crew as authorities assess the deaths and the possible source of infection.

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With three dead and ports refusing entry, where can the virus-stricken cruise ship find safe harbor?