health
May 9, 2026
Washington announces air evacuation of Americans aboard cruise ship affected by hantavirus
The State Department noted that it was coordinating the operation with the Spanish government, as well as with other federal agencies of the United States.
TL;DR
- The U.S. government is arranging a flight to evacuate its citizens from a cruise ship near the Canary Islands.
- The cruise ship is affected by hantavirus.
- The State Department is coordinating the operation with the Spanish government and other U.S. federal agencies.
- The U.S. is communicating directly with citizens on board and will provide consular assistance.
- U.S. citizens were among those who disembarked from the ship on Saint Helena island.