Hantavirus-hit cruise ship cleared to leave African waters

The MV Hondius is expected to sail to the Canary Islands after Spain agreed to receive the vessel on humanitarian grounds

A cruise ship hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people will head to Spain’s Canary Islands after authorities granted permission for it to dock, the Spanish government has confirmed.

In a statement on Tuesday, Madrid said the move followed a request from the World Health Organization (WHO)...