90-Second Read: Woman Diagnosed With Hantavirus After Being on Cruise Ship Now on an Artificial Lung in ‘Final Stage of Supportive Care,' Doctor Says

A French woman who contracted Hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius is now critically ill and using an artificial lung, according to a report. The case is linked to a cruise ship that left Argentina on April 1 for the Canary Islands A French woman who contracted Hantavirus while onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is now critically ill, and relying on an artificial lung, a doctor treating her says. In an update on Tuesday, May 12, a doctor at the Paris hospital where the woman is being treated said she is critically ill and using an artificial lung, per the Associated Press.

The woman, whose identity has not been made public, was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship that left Argentina on April 1 for the Canary Islands. A Hantavirus outbreak on the vessel has now led to three deaths and multiple hospitalizations across several countries. There is no cure or treatment if an individual becomes infected with Hantavirus.

The World Health Organization (WHO) also shared an update on social media Tuesday stating that there have been 11 total cases reported, including three deaths, while two others are classified as probable. There were 150 people on the ship, The New York Times previously reported. However, the CDC recommends supportive care, including rest and hydration.