Crew members on hantavirus cruise ship to be evacuated | First Thing
hantavirus?** It is [a rare disease](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/04/what-is-hantavirus-the-infection-that-has-killed-three-people-on-a-cruise-ship) that is usually spread from infected rodents typically through urine, droppings and saliva.
- **What is the plan for the ship?** It planned to sail to Spain