Man Trapped On Cruise Ship Amid Fatal Hantavirus Outbreak Speaks Out: ‘That’s The Hardest Part’

A tearful passenger stranded on a cruise ship infected with the deadly hantavirus has urged viewers of her video to remember that the people on the ship are not just the headlines.

“What’s happening here right now is very real for all of us,” travel influencer Jake Rosmarin said Monday. on Instagram. “We’re not just a story, we’re not just a headline. We’re people, we’re people with families, with lives, with people waiting for us at home. There’s a lot of uncertainty, and that’s the hardest part.”

At least three passengers have died aboard the MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean due to a suspected rodent-borne virus outbreak. Associated Press reported. Approximately 150 people on the boat were not allowed to disembark Sitting off the coast of Cape Verde on fear of contamination. The flu-like virus spreads through contact with rodents or their feces and can spread between humans.

“All we want right now is to feel safe” and have some “clarity,” said Rosmarin, her voice still cracking.

“Just remember that there are real people behind this and this is not something happening in some far off place. This is happening to us right now. … I just ask for your kindness and understanding. Thank you.”

“It took me a while to calm my emotions and I didn’t want to worry anyone,” he explained. “The priority right now is to make sure those who are sick get the care they need, as well as getting to land safely and somewhere where we can access medical support.”

“There is still some uncertainty, but it is reassuring to know a plan is in place and I hope to be able to share more updates soon,” he wrote.