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Cruise of a lifetime becomes nightmare after hantavirus outbreak

ABC Australia · May 6, 2026, 2:43 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Jake Rosmarin is still aboard the MV Hondius, which suffered an outbreak of hantavirus while voyaging through the south Atlantic.
  • Two influencers have shared their experiences aboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius.
  • US influencer Jake Rosmarin describes a lack of certainty after three people died and more are suspected to be infected, as the ship is barred from docking at Cape Verde.

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Jake Rosmarin is still aboard the MV Hondius, which suffered an outbreak of hantavirus while voyaging through the south Atlantic. (Jake Rosmarin)

Two influencers have shared their experiences aboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius.

US influencer Jake Rosmarin describes a lack of certainty after three people died and more are suspected to be infected, as the ship is barred from docking at Cape Verde.

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