May 5, 2026 12:16 PM
How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
The first victim of a suspected hantavirus outbreak had already been dead 21 days when fellow passenger Jake Rosmarin posted a video about cows he had seen on a remote volcanic island in the Atlantic, showing no indication he was aware his cruise ship was about to be quarantined. But later that evening, on May 2, Rosmarin posted: "For those who have seen recent news, yes, I am currently onboard the M/V Hondius," adding that he did not wish to say more, "out of respect for those involved." The ...