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Deadly virus scare strands cruise ship at sea as countries refuse to let it dock

I do not understand why people want to visit a floating petri dish disguised as a 1990s mall built inside a terrible hotel. Is it the buffet?

Jason Weisberger
May 04, 2026
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A cruise ship carrying 149 people has been denied permission to dock after a suspected hantavirus outbreak has left three dead and others seriously ill, forcing those onboard into isolation as authorities scramble to contain the situation.

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