Two test positive as evacuation of virus-hit cruise ship nears completion
Summary
Two passengers tested positive for hantavirus as Spain prepares to evacuate the last individuals from the virus-hit luxury cruise ship MV Hondius near Tenerife. Three deaths have been reported since the outbreak started.
Key Points
- Two passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship have tested positive for hantavirus, with one French passenger's condition deteriorating.
- A total of 94 people have been evacuated and repatriated since the outbreak began, with 24 passengers remaining aboard as of Monday.
- The outbreak originated in May, with three reported deaths including a Dutch couple and a German national.
- Spain is coordinating evacuation flights for remaining passengers to the Netherlands and Australia, while the WHO recommends a 42-day quarantine for all passengers.
