The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained

An unprecedented outbreak of hantavirus has rocked a luxury cruise ship off the coast of West Africa, triggering a tsunami of news stories and a flood of post-pandemic anxiety. So far, eight cases have been reported, including three people who have died. The Dutch-flagged ship, MV Hondius , which began its journey from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, is still carrying 147 passengers and crew .