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Cape Verde: three evacuated from MV Hondius over suspected hantavirus

Euronews · May 6, 2026, 2:13 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to specialised hospitals.

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