Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Tenerife
Summary
The cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Tenerife following a hantavirus outbreak onboard, prompting the evacuation and testing of all passengers by Spanish health authorities.
Key Points
- The cruise ship MV Hondius arrived near the Port of Granadilla in Tenerife for passenger evacuation due to a hantavirus outbreak.
- Passengers will be tested for symptoms and then transported to the airport for repatriation to their home countries.
- Eight people fell ill from hantavirus onboard, including three deaths, confirmed by the WHO.
- WHO Director-General and Spanish ministers arrived in Tenerife to coordinate the response and management of the outbreak.
