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.

Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.

Swiss authorities confirmed the third Hantavirus case linked to the Hondius cruise ship outbreak—a man who sailed onboard in April—as the vessel is set to sail to the Canary…