Event Brief
American oncologist becomes cruise ship head doctor
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: An American oncologist onboard the MV Hondius spoke to ABC News after the ship’s doctor contracted hantavirus.
WHO: ABC News
WHAT: American oncologist became the cruise ship’s de-facto head doctor after the ship’s doctor contracted hantavirus.
WHEN: May 09, 2026 at 6:34 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The ship’s doctor contracted hantavirus, prompting the oncologist to take over medical duties.
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