The cruise ship MV Hondius, which is involved in a Hantavirus outbreak, is anchored in the waters off the port of Praia, capital of the African country of Cape Verde. The Chinese Embassy in Cape Verde issued a statement on the evening of the 5th local time, saying, "After verification, there are no Chinese citizens on board." The embassy also reminded Chinese nationals in Cape Verde to strengthen health precautions, according to Xinhua.