A cruise ship infected with hantavirus is heading to Spain's Canary Islands, where authorities are preparing for the careful evacuation of over 140 passengers and crew.

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations. The vessel is expected to arrive Sunday at the Spanish island of Tenerife, the passengers will then be transported to the airport and flown back to their respective countries.