Al Jazeera English • May 6, 2026 03:19

Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands

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Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.

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Wed 03:19 - Al Jazeera English

Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands

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