"No Italians on board, close monitoring." Hypothesis on the source of the infections: a couple came into contact with rats while birdwatching in a landfill in Argentina.
The MV Hondius is scheduled to dock on Saturday, after which passengers will be evacuated to their countries of origin. WHO: "The global risk remains low."
Outbreaks of hemorrhagic fever with respiratory syndrome occurred during a cruise between Argentina and Cape Verde. A third passenger was hospitalized in serious condition.
![](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:MzY3Y2QyMzUtODg0OS00:NmNhYzRmZWYtZTRhMy00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Hantavirus on the ship: "It's the strain that spreads from human to human." The Ministry of Health alerts the regions.")
![](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:NzhkNTM2YjgtODg1Zi00:NDhmZDA0NmUtNzk3YS00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "The US and Iran are close to a deal. Trump said, "If they accept the war is over and Hormuz reopens, otherwise, bombs."")
![Kate Middleton (foto Ansa/Epa)](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:M2QyMjVhZGUtNzU4OS00:ZGRlZDA5NDEtNTU0ZC00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "London, Kensington Palace announces: "Kate Middleton resumes travel, first stop in Italy."")
![](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:ZTA5MWRiMzYtNWZiZC00:MjkzOWNlZWQtYTRhMC00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Trump halts Project Freedom: "Great progress toward the Iran deal."")
![epa12934874 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks about the Iran war in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, DC, USA, 05 May 2026. Rubio also addressed Cuba and Taiwan during the briefing. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:NzliNjQyYWMtMDZhNi00:YWUzMzEzYzEtNDc4Yi00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Rubio: "Operation Epic Fury in Iran is over, objectives achieved. Now there's Project Freedom to liberate Hormuz."")
![An handout picture provided by Vatican media press office shows Pope Leo XIV leading his Regina Coeli prayer from the window of his office overlooking Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, 3 May 2026 ANSA / Vatican Media Press Office handout +++ ANSA PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE - NO ARCHIVING - NO LICENSING - NPK +++](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:YmMyZjE5ZGMtMzgzNC00:NzFlMTY5NTAtNTAwMS00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "The Pope and Trump's attack: "I proclaim peace; those who criticize me for it should do so."")
![La nave MV Hondius a Capo Verde (Ansa-Epa)](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:MWU3ZDIzZmQtN2Q5MC00:MjcxNzE5M2MtNzU2NS00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Hantavirus, WHO: "Possible human-to-human transmission"")
![Donald Trump (Ansa-Epa)](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:YWIxZGJhYzUtZDcwZS00:Y2RkYzY1MzYtZjAyNC00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Trump launches a new attack on the Pope: "He endangers Catholics." Tensions are high in Hormuz.")
![epa12664820 Switzerland's Federal President Guy Parmelin speaks during a press conference at the House of Switzerland (HoS), on the sideline of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 20 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/LAURENT GILLIERON / POOL](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:NmU0OTY1MWMtMWQwYS00:OGE5NDI4ZDktMDgwZS00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Crans-Montana, the Swiss president: "The injured will not have to pay for medical care."")
![](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:ZmM2OWFlZmQtZmM2ZS00:MzUyNDk3NDEtZWVlYy00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Tehran: "A US warship was hit, it was entering Hormuz." Washington denies it and reiterates: "We control the Strait, we're opening it."")
![epa12864056 The Indian-flagged carrier Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) via the Strait of Hormuz, arrives at Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, 01 April 2026. Stalled shipments from the Gulf, driven by escalating Middle East conflicts, are causing widespread LPG supply disruptions across the country. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:Mjk1MDExZDQtMDZjNi00:ZTQ4NmNhNzEtODY5Yy00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Trump launches "Project Freedom" mission to liberate the Strait of Hormuz")
![](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:ZDAyODcyZDctNTZmYy00:YTEwYjMzYTQtYzNmMS00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Outbreak on cruise ship, three victims. Expert: "A highly unusual case."")
![Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:NDkyYjM2NzEtODBhOS00:YjVhM2RmNDQtMTExMC00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Trump rejects the Iranian proposal, Tehran: "The US response has arrived, we'll evaluate it."")
![Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:ZDEyNjdmOGUtMjlkNC00:MTIwY2EyNzMtYTMyMC00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Iran, Trump's new threat: "We could resume attacks." Tehran: "We don't fear war; we will fight."")
![](https://immagini.unionesarda.it/version/c:MGM4MmViNTAtZGQ4MC00:YWY3NDEwMjctODdlMi00/image.webp?f=3%3A2&q=0.75&w=3840 "Meloni: "The fake photos of me in my underwear were taken by AI. Be careful, fakes are dangerous."")