The cruise ship at the center of a deadly outbreak of hantavirus has been refused permission to dock, with nearly 150 people still on board - two of them seriously ill are waiting to be evacuated for treatment.

The number of confirmed hantavirus cases on board a cruise ship has risen to five as health officials race to stop the virus from spreading while the ship heads to the Canary Islands. ABC News' Victor Oquendo has the latest. #news #hantavirus

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people, and sickened at least three others. Travel vlogger Jake Rosmarin, who is aboard the MV Hondius became emotional as he described the uncertainty he and other passengers are feeling as they await help.