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Received today — 6 May 2026 Africa and Middle East

Cape Verde prepares to help virus-hit cruise ship, Canary Islands oppose docking

Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.

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