French couple on hantavirus cruise ship says ‘no panic onboard’
Summary
A French couple aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship said there is no panic among passengers despite a hantavirus outbreak that has caused three deaths. They described life on the ship as nearly normal and urged the media not to exaggerate the situation.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship left Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, heading across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Three passengers have died from hantavirus, a rare disease spread by rodents that affects the lungs and heart.
- The couple, both veterinarians, said the situation is complex but there is no epidemic or pandemic.
- Passengers number around 150 with 23 nationalities onboard.
- Passengers are asked to keep distance, stay in cabins, and avoid large gatherings but can still move around outdoors.
- The ship lacks typical cruise amenities, with passengers mostly nature and science enthusiasts.
- Four experts joined the ship to monitor the outbreak and prepare for possible evacuation.
- The ship is expected to dock in Tenerife, Canary Islands, where passengers will be flown home.
- The World Health Organization says the risk of hantavirus spreading to the general public is very low.
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