Evacuated US and French MV Hondius passengers test positive for hantavirus
Summary
A French woman and an American passenger evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus during a large repatriation effort. The virus outbreak on the ship has caused several deaths and many cases, with authorities working to safely evacuate and monitor passengers from various countries.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship had a hantavirus outbreak, which is a rare disease usually spread by rodents.
- A French woman evacuated to Paris tested positive and is in serious condition in a specialized hospital unit.
- An American passenger flown to Nebraska also tested positive but had no symptoms; this strain can spread between people.
- Three passengers have died: a Dutch couple and a German woman.
- More than 100 passengers from 23 countries are being evacuated in a complex operation in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
- Hantavirus originated from Argentina, where the ship departed in April; no vaccines or specific treatments exist.
- Authorities have identified additional contacts among French nationals and other passengers on related flights.
- The World Health Organization recommends a 42-day quarantine and daily health checks for those exposed.
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