Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus
Summary
Passengers and crew began evacuating from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak under WHO supervision. Evacuations involve multiple countries and a 42-day quarantine is recommended.
Key Points
- Passengers and crew of the MV Hondius cruise ship began evacuation after a hantavirus outbreak was confirmed.
- The World Health Organization recommended a 42-day quarantine for all passengers from the ship.
- Planes from multiple countries including Spain, France, Canada, the UK, Australia, and others are involved in evacuating their citizens.
- No rodents were found on the ship; the virus may have started before boarding, with possible transmission on board.
