WHO Confirms 8 Hantavirus Cases, 3 Deaths in Cruise Ship Outbreak
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed eight cases of hantavirus infection, including three deaths, in an outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. In an update released Saturday, the UN health agency said the figures, as of Friday, May 8, 2026, represent an increase from the seven cases previously reported….