# The World Health Organization has reported a rise in Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise outbreak.

*biotech, business · news · 2026-05-27 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- WHO reports Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise outbreak, raising total to 13 in Spain.
- Affected cruise passengers are currently in quarantine following the Hantavirus outbreak.
- Canada and Bahamas have imposed travel bans on residents from three African countries over Ebola.
- Eli Lilly is acquiring Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and the Vaccine Company for $3.8 billion.

The World Health Organization has reported a rise in Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise outbreak, as new cases are identified in Spain. This brings the total to 13, with affected passengers in quarantine, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted. In a bid to curb the Ebola spread, Canada and the Bahamas have imposed travel bans on residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. The temporary measure is aimed at keeping Ebola contained and preventing its spread within Canada, according to the government. Eli Lilly has announced plans to acquire three vaccine developers in deals valued at $3.8 billion. This strategic move indicates Lilly's strengthened focus on infectious disease prevention, acquiring Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and the Vaccine Company. (With inputs from agencies.)

**Companies:** Eli Lilly
**Countries:** Canada, Bahamas, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, South Sudan, Spain

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