"The Canary Islands have refused to allow a luxury cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak to dock at any of its ports, despite the Spanish government saying it would be permitted to do so."
"About 150 people from 23 countries remain stranded on board the Hondius, and three passengers have already died after contracting hantavirus."
"The World Health Organization has identified eight cases linked to the vessel, including three confirmed infections and five suspected cases."
"Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ship would be allowed to dock at the Canary Islands, following requests from the WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control."
Three people have died from hantavirus, with the WHO identifying eight cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Canary Islands' president, Fernando Clavijo, denied docking permission due to safety concerns, despite Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating it should dock. About 150 passengers remain stranded, with three confirmed infections and five suspected cases. One Swiss national is receiving treatment, while a British national in South Africa has also contracted the virus. The situation has prompted urgent discussions between regional and national authorities.
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