"The rare outbreak of the virus has already killed three. The leader of the Canary Islands has rejected a plan for the ship to dock there, stating that decisions were made without sufficient information."
"South African authorities confirmed Wednesday that they had identified the so-called Andes strain of the hantavirus in two people previously on the cruise, which can be transmitted from human to human."
"A flight planned to evacuate a sick doctor from the ship to the Canary Islands has been cancelled, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the passengers and authorities."
Three patients suspected of having hantavirus have been evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship for medical care. The patients include a British crew member, a German, and a Dutch national. The outbreak has resulted in three deaths. The leader of the Canary Islands rejected a plan for the ship to dock for investigation, citing a lack of sufficient information. South African authorities confirmed the Andes strain of hantavirus in two individuals from the cruise, which can be transmitted between humans. A Swiss national who traveled on the ship has also tested positive for this strain.
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