"As of 4 May 2026, seven cases (two laboratory confirmed cases of hantavirus and five suspected cases) have been identified, including three deaths, one critically ill patient and three individuals reporting mild symptoms."
"The real shock was when the first people died because we just didn't know what this was."
"Hantavirus is a rare infection typically spread through exposure to infected urine, saliva and droppings from rodents. In severe cases it can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which can progress rapidly to respiratory failure and shock."
The MV Hondius, carrying 147 passengers and crew, has reported seven cases of hantavirus, including two confirmed cases and three deaths. A British man is critically ill in Johannesburg, while a Dutch passenger who died in Saint Helena also tested positive. Three additional suspected cases remain on board. Hantavirus is primarily spread through rodent excretions and can lead to severe respiratory issues. An Irish passenger expressed shock at the deaths, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
Read at Irish Independent
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