"Three passengers who were aboard the MV Hondius have died, after it set sail from Argentina on its voyage across the Atlantic Ocean around a month ago. Two crew members, including the ship's doctor, require urgent medical care and are waiting to be medically evacuated."
"The Canary Islands are the closest location with the necessary capabilities. Spain has a moral and legal obligation to assist these people, among whom are several Spanish citizens."
"Seven cases of hantavirus - two confirmed and five suspected - have so far been identified, according to the latest WHO update. The two confirmed cases are a Dutch woman, who is among those who died, and a 69-year-old UK national who was evacuated to South Africa for medical treatment."
The MV Hondius cruise ship, currently docked in Cape Verde, is set to sail to the Canary Islands amid a hantavirus outbreak. Spain's health ministry is assessing which passengers need urgent evacuation, while others will continue to the Canary Islands. Three passengers have died since the ship departed from Argentina. Two crew members, including the ship's doctor, require immediate medical attention. The World Health Organization has indicated that Cape Verde lacks the necessary capabilities for evacuation, necessitating assistance from Spain.
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