Cruise Ship Hantavirus Deaths Prompt Strict Health Measures

Monday, 4 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A Greek national is among the passengers aboard a cruise ship currently under scrutiny following deaths linked to hantavirus on board. The cruise company has released a passenger list and confirmed that strict preventive health measures are in place. Hantavirus is typically transmitted through contact with infected rodents or their droppings and does not spread person to person. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Tourists arriving in Crete by cruise ship should follow any health guidance issued at port, cooperate with screening procedures if requested, and report any unusual symptoms to onboard medical staff or local health services. No disruption to port operations in Crete has been reported at this time.