Health authorities across the globe are racing to trace dozens of people who disembarked from MV Hondius before an outbreak of hantavirus was detected, and anyone they've come in contact with. Five cases have now been confirmed, including three deaths, following an outbreak on the Dutch vessel MV Hondius, the World Health Organization has said. The UN health agency also said the outbreak is not the start of a pandemic like Covid six years ago, because this hantavirus strain spreads through "close, intimate contact". But given the incubation period of this disease - which can be up to six weeks - it is possible more cases may be reported, the WHO said. Tap the link in BBCNews's bio to read what we know about the countries affected so far. This post updates an earlier version which contained a spelling error. #Hantavirus #UK #CanaryIslands #BBCNews