Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers Global Evacuation of Cruise Ship Hondius in Canary Islands
TL;DR
Passengers aboard the MV Hondius began disembarking in Tenerife as authorities evacuate nearly 150 people after a hantavirus outbreak tied to the ship, with at least nine confirmed or suspected cases and three deaths. Evacuation is staged by country, with U.S. travelers repatriated to Nebraska for isolation, while WHO and CDC coordinate risk assessments; officials say the overall risk to the public is low and the outbreak’s source remains under investigation.
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