A British cruise ship, Ambition, is battling a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in Bordeaux, France, with over 1,700 passengers and crew confined onboard. French authorities have suspended disembarkation while affected travelers receive medical care at sea. Officials say it is not related to a separate hantavirus scare on another vessel, and investigations are underway to identify the cause.
The luxury cruise ship MV Hondius is heading to Spain’s Canary Islands after Spain granted permission to dock following a hantavirus outbreak that has reportedly killed at least three people. Spanish authorities cited humanitarian grounds, alongside requests from the WHO and the EU. The operator said two crew members need urgent medical care.
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