Dominica issues hantavirus guidance after cruise ship outbreak; LIAT Air weighs future routes

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Dominica’s Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services has issued public guidance on hantavirus prevention following confirmation of a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV-class vessel currently in the Central Atlantic, according to Dominica News Online. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has urged all member states to remain vigilant and strengthen vessel-surveillance and public-health protocols.

In aviation news, LIAT Air CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam said the airline is actively considering future route options — an announcement that matters disproportionately to Dominica given its long-running connectivity challenges. Dominica is also among four Eastern Caribbean countries set to benefit from a new regional food-security initiative announced Monday.

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Dominica issues hantavirus guidance after cruise ship outbreak; LIAT Air weighs future routes