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Spain detects suspected hantavirus case linked to cruise ship
short by / on Saturday, 9 May, 2026
Spanish health authorities have taken precautionary measures after a suspected hantavirus case was detected in Alicante linked to the MV Hondius cruise outbreak. Officials said the person showed symptoms after exposure on a shared flight while investigation continues. Voluntary quarantine has been imposed on passengers and monitoring is underway as vessel heads toward Canary Islands.
read more at Medical Dialogues