Cape Verde Blocks Disembarkation as Ship Faces Hantavirus Crisis
MV Hondius stranded off Cape Verde due to hantavirus outbreak. 7 affected, 3 dead, 1 critically ill. Medical evacuations for 2 passengers. WHO suspects limited human-to-human transmission. No rats found on ship. Cape Verde authorities restrict disembarkation except for medical evacuations. Ship may sail to Canary Islands for medical screening. Passengers to stay in cabins with sufficient supplies. Public risk remains low, no panic or travel restrictions