"The World Health Organization has explained that Cape Verde is unable to carry out this operation. 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 also several Spanish citizens."
"Human-to-human transmission is not common, and the UN health agency reiterated that the risk to the wider public from a disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents was low."
"A Dutch couple and a German national have died, while a British national was evacuated from the ship and is in intensive care in South Africa, officials said."
"Two crew members require urgent medical care, the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius ship's operator Oceanwide Expeditions said. Another person on board with a suspected case has only reported a mild fever."
The MV Hondius cruise ship remains off Cape Verde with three confirmed deaths and 150 passengers awaiting disembarkation. Medical teams are prepared to assist in the Canary Islands, the nearest location with necessary capabilities. The World Health Organization suspects rare human-to-human transmission of hantavirus among close contacts on board. The risk to the wider public is considered low. Urgent medical care is needed for two crew members, while a British national is in intensive care in South Africa. The situation remains uncertain regarding when passengers will disembark.
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