Hantavirus cases emerge among evacuees from MV Hondius as repatriation continues

Two evacuees from the MV Hondius have tested positive for hantavirus—a French woman in Paris in serious condition and an American who was flown to Nebraska— with the U.S. case involving the Andes strain, the only hantavirus known to spread between humans. The massive, multi-country evacuation off Tenerife continues, as health authorities say every precaution is in place and the WHO notes a 42-day quarantine and active follow-up. No vaccines exist, and officials say the overall global risk remains low. So far 94 people have been evacuated; remaining passengers and crew will depart mainly on a Dutch flight, after which the ship will head to the Netherlands.