Evacuations begin for hantavirus-hit cruise ship, with American passengers to be quarantined in Nebraska. 'This is not another COVID'
Fortune
Last updated: May 11, 2026
Passengers from a cruise ship identified as having a hantavirus outbreak are being evacuated and transported to a military hospital in Madrid for treatment. The ship is currently anchored off Spain’s Canary Islands.
The first group of passengers from the cruise ship arrived in Madrid on Sunday afternoon.
They are being admitted to a military hospital for medical attention and observation.
The outbreak of hantavirus prompted the evacuation of passengers from the vessel.
The ship remains anchored off the coast of the Canary Islands while the situation is managed.
Details regarding the number of affected passengers or the severity of the outbreak were not specified in the provided text.
The focus of the reported information is on the immediate steps being taken for passenger care and containment.
No further information was available regarding the ongoing situation on the ship or the broader implications of the outbreak.
The evacuation and hospital admission are the primary actions detailed.
