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Eight Confirmed Or Suspected Cases Of Hantavirus As Docking Uncertainty Continues

Three people have died following the virus outbreak on board a cruise ship

There are eight total confirmed or suspected cases, including a man in Switzerland, while three people have died.

Spain's health minister says all cases of Hantavirus are believed to be from the same outbreak.

Officials in Spain have insisted Tenerife is the "best place" for the for the MV Hondius to dock - despite the leader of the Canary Islands opposing the plan.

Three ill passengers on board have been evacuated.

The World Health Organisation says they are to travel to the Netherlands for treatment.

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