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Hantavirus-hit cruise arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection and quarantine
world11 days ago

Hantavirus-hit cruise arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection and quarantine

The hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius led to the ship docking in Rotterdam for disinfection and crew quarantine after passengers had disembarked elsewhere. The outbreak has at least 11 cases and three deaths, with Canadian and other passengers/crew in isolation or repatriated. Dutch authorities, working with Erasmus Medical Center, will decontaminate the vessel before it can sail again, while monitoring for additional cases due to the incubation period. The WHO notes the outbreak is rare and not a repeat of COVID.

Rotterdam docks as hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begins containment
world11 days ago

Rotterdam docks as hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begins containment

A hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius led to its arrival in Rotterdam for disinfection, with all passengers already disembarked. The ship carries 25 crew and 2 medical personnel; the outbreak has at least 11 cases (9 confirmed) and three deaths. Crew will be quarantined and tested weekly, while about two dozen people are already in quarantine in the Netherlands. Decontamination will take about three days, and the ship will undergo public health inspections before sailing again; officials say the public risk remains very low.

Hondius faces sailing decision by week’s end after hantavirus outbreak
world16 days ago

Hondius faces sailing decision by week’s end after hantavirus outbreak

The hantavirus-struck Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius will decide by the end of the week whether it will resume sailing; the vessel is heading to Rotterdam for a thorough disinfection after evacuating more than 120 people, with nine confirmed and two suspected hantavirus cases reported. Oceanwide Expeditions had said it would await official authorization before resuming operations, with a May 29 Arctic cruise and other itineraries potentially affected.

"Sch'dy County Health Refutes Claim of Positive TB Case in Migrant at Hotel"
health2 years ago

"Sch'dy County Health Refutes Claim of Positive TB Case in Migrant at Hotel"

A town board member in Rotterdam claims that at least one migrant staying at the Super 8 Motel has tested positive for tuberculosis, leading to the suspect not being allowed to appear in court. However, Schenectady County Public Health Services disputes this claim, stating that they have no evidence of any active TB cases at the motel. The migrants arrived at the motel in mid-July after being transported from New York City.

Multiple Shootings in Rotterdam Leave Three Dead, Gunman Arrested by Dutch Police
crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings in Rotterdam Leave Three Dead, Gunman Arrested by Dutch Police

A gunman killed at least three people in twin shootings in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The attacker, a 32-year-old male student, first opened fire in a home before setting it on fire, then proceeded to storm the city's Erasmus Medical Center, where he shot and killed a male lecturer. The motives for the attack are unknown. The suspect has been arrested and is known to the police.

Multiple Shootings Leave Death and Chaos in Dutch Cities
crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings Leave Death and Chaos in Dutch Cities

A 32-year-old university student in Rotterdam, Netherlands, opened fire in an apartment and later at a university hospital campus, killing a teacher, a local woman, and her daughter. The suspect, who was known to law enforcement and had a previous conviction for animal abuse, set the woman's house on fire before going to the hospital. He was arrested near the hospital, where he also started a fire. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.

Gunman in Combat Clothing Wounds Multiple in Dutch Hospital Shooting, Arrested by Police
crime2 years ago

Gunman in Combat Clothing Wounds Multiple in Dutch Hospital Shooting, Arrested by Police

Dutch police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect after at least two people were wounded in shootings that started at a house in Rotterdam and continued at a nearby university medical centre. The suspect, described as a tall man wearing combat fatigues, was apprehended by an arrest team. Local authorities reported a fire at the house, which has been extinguished, and there are unconfirmed reports of a third person being injured.

Massive Cocaine Bust in the Netherlands Sets New Record
world2 years ago

Massive Cocaine Bust in the Netherlands Sets New Record

Dutch customs agents seized a record-breaking 17,600 pounds of cocaine hidden inside crates of bananas at Rotterdam's port. The drugs, worth around $660 million, were shipped from Ecuador via Panama. Rotterdam's port has been struggling with organized crime smuggling cocaine in massive shipments, with record quantities of cocaine being seized in Dutch, Belgian, and Spanish ports since 2017. The Netherlands and Belgium have announced measures to combat drug smuggling, including the use of smart containers and enhanced employee screening.

"Record-breaking Cocaine Seizure: Dutch Customs Confiscate $660 Million Worth of Drugs"
crime2 years ago

"Record-breaking Cocaine Seizure: Dutch Customs Confiscate $660 Million Worth of Drugs"

Dutch customs authorities have made the largest cocaine seizure in the history of the Netherlands, confiscating over 17,600 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $662 million. The drugs were discovered hidden in a container of bananas from Ecuador. The expansion of the cocaine market in Europe has led to a rise in violence and corruption, with Rotterdam and the Belgian port of Antwerp becoming the main gateways for Latin American cocaine into the continent. The flourishing drug trade has resulted in increased homicides and intimidation, with recent victims including a lawyer and a crime reporter in the Netherlands. In Ecuador, drug traffickers have sparked a wave of violence as rival gangs compete for control.