The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is aware of a New Zealander on board the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is experiencing a suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak.
A ministry spokesperson said it was in contact with the New Zealander, who had not requested consular assistance.
The ship, which was travelling from Argentina to the Canary Islands, is anchored off the coast of Cape Verde at present.
Dutch cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions said the number of confirmed cases connected to the outbreak on board had risen to two, with three deaths.
