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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-05T18:33:00.000Z",
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    "after two Brits on board became critically unwell with the suspected virus.",
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    "Donald Tusk warns 'Nato is disintegrating' after US withdraws thousands of troops from Germany",
    "Second Briton on cruise ship shows hantavirus symptoms as UK coordinates evacuation",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nPassengers on board a cruise ship where a deadly virus has broken out are \"in good spirits\" despite taking precautions like \"masking up\" and social distancing, GB News has been told.\n\nA passenger on board the MV Hindus told GB News that indoor gatherings have been banned by health officials, who are grappling to contain the spread of a deadly hantavirus outbreak.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPassengers on the expedition vessel were also told additional stocks of medication have been loaded onto the boat.\n\nSome passengers are choosing to eat in their cabins, GB News understands, after two Brits on board became critically unwell with the suspected virus.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n“Everyone else onboard is doing well and remains in good spirits,” said passanger Jake Rosmarin, in a statement to GB News.\n\nThe world health organisation has said they believe the virus may have spread through human to human contact on the ship. However, the virus is more commonly carried by rodents such as rats and mice.\n\nMr Rosmarin told GB News that the boat has \"strict protocols and a strong emphasis on cleanliness\" due to the \"environmentally sensitive regions they visit, which require high levels of biosecurity\".\n\nMV Hindus set sail from Argentina on an Atlantic crossing around a month ago.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe boat is currently anchored up near Cape Verde, off the coast of Western Africa.\n\nIt is unclear yet whether passengers will be allowed to disembark.\n\nJake Rosmarin, who is stuck on board, said \"we are hopeful that this situation will be resolved soon\".\n\nIt comes as health authorities warn that Hantavirus, while rare, can lead to severe and sometimes fatal respiratory illness.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Watch moment American GB News guest admits: 'I'm just FLABBERGASTED' at state of UK military\n  * Donald Tusk warns 'Nato is disintegrating' after US withdraws thousands of troops from Germany\n  * Second Briton on cruise ship shows hantavirus symptoms as UK coordinates evacuation\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nExperts say the virus is typically spread through exposure to infected rodent droppings, urine or saliva, rather than human-to-human transmission.\n\nEarly symptoms can resemble flu, including fever, fatigue and muscle aches, making initial detection challenging.\n\nIn more serious cases, patients can develop breathing difficulties as the infection progresses to the lungs.\n\nThere is currently no specific cure, with treatment focused on supportive care and early hospital intervention.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe confined nature of cruise ships can complicate efforts to isolate suspected cases and reassure passengers.\n\nQuestions have also been raised about how the illness may have been introduced during the vessel’s extended voyage.\n\nHealth officials are continuing to assess the risk to those onboard and any potential exposure pathways.\n\nThe outbreak has drawn attention to the risks posed by zoonotic diseases in remote or contained environments.\n\nFamilies of passengers have been left anxiously awaiting updates as the situation unfolds.\n\nAuthorities are expected to provide further guidance as more test results and medical assessments are completed.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Travel blogger trapped on hantavirus-struck cruise ship delivers update to GB News after tearful Instagram video"
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