Deadly ‘rat virus’ spreads on cruise ship after multiple deaths – passengers trapped on board

⚠️ Symptoms Turn Deadly Fast

The virus often starts with mild, flu-like symptoms:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Muscle aches
• Headaches

But within days, it can escalate into:

• Severe breathing difficulties
• Lung failure
• Fatal complications

Health authorities warn that the disease can progress quickly, sometimes becoming deadly within a short period if not treated early.

🚫 Why Passengers Are Trapped

The ship has been refused entry to ports, including Cape Verde, as governments attempt to prevent the virus from reaching land.

This has left passengers effectively quarantined at sea, with evacuation efforts complicated by the need for strict biosecurity measures.

Some critically ill individuals have been airlifted to hospitals, but many remain onboard under close monitoring.