A cruise ship that has been isolated at sea due to an outbreak of hantavirus is set to dock in the Canary Islands, Spain, on May 10, 2026, under high health surveillance. The vessel, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, reported its first death on April 11, followed by two more on April 26 and May 2.
Spanish health authorities have confirmed that the ship will be allowed to dock at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where passengers will undergo medical checks before disembarkation. The ship has been under quarantine since the outbreak was detected, with no new cases reported in recent days.
Hantavirus is a rare but severe respiratory disease transmitted through contact with rodent droppings or urine. The outbreak on the ship is believed to have originated from contaminated food or supplies taken on board in South America. The World Health Organization has been monitoring the situation.
Passengers have expressed relief at the prospect of finally leaving the ship after weeks of confinement. Local authorities have assured that all necessary precautions are in place to prevent any spread of the virus to the island population.
