Passengers from Hantavirus cruise ship enter isolation facility in Wirral
Summary
Passengers from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak have been evacuated to the UK and placed in isolation at a facility in Wirral. They will stay isolated for 45 days while health officials monitor their condition and conduct tests.Key Facts
- Passengers were flown from Tenerife to Manchester airport on a chartered plane.
- 20 British passengers, along with one German resident and one Japanese passenger, are isolating at Arrowe Park hospital in Wirral.
- Flights from Australia and the Netherlands are bringing more passengers to the UK from the MV Hondius ship.
- Eight people related to the outbreak have fallen ill; six are confirmed cases of hantavirus and three have died (two Dutch and one German).
- One American tested positive for the virus and another showed mild symptoms during repatriation.
- Passengers and staff wore protective gear such as face masks during travel to prevent infection.
- The isolation facility includes separate flats with bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen areas for each passenger.
- Passengers will have daily contact with health teams and will not be allowed to use public transport during isolation.
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