American cruise ship passenger tests positive for hantavirus after evacuation
Summary
A rare hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius led to the evacuation and repatriation of passengers from over 20 countries. So far, six people have been infected, including a French woman and an American, and three have died. Health officials are monitoring passengers closely, but the risk to the general public remains low.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship was anchored near the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak.
- Passengers were escorted off the ship by staff wearing protective gear.
- This is the first time hantavirus has been reported on a cruise ship.
- Three passengers have died and six have tested positive for hantavirus.
- A French woman’s health worsened after testing positive; she developed symptoms during a flight to Paris.
- One American passenger tested positive but shows no symptoms; others have mild or no symptoms.
- American passengers were taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for quarantine and monitoring.
- Evacuation efforts involved military and government planes from more than 20 countries.
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