Overview
- A cruise ship operating off West Africa is diverting to the Canary Islands after a deadly virus outbreak onboard.
- The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age report that three more passengers were evacuated in the latest transfer.
- The Sydney Morning Herald identifies the illness as hantavirus.
- More than 150 passengers and crew are expected to enter strict quarantine when the ship reaches port.
- Authorities have not disclosed the ship’s name, its operator, or full case numbers as the situation continues to unfold.