Unwell British crew member to be ‘urgently’ evacuated from cruise ship after hantavirus cases
Summary
A British crew member who became sick after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius is being prepared for urgent medical evacuation. Seven people on the ship have shown symptoms, three have died, and two confirmed cases are receiving treatment.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship is experiencing a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
- Seven people out of 147 passengers and crew have become ill; three have died.
- Two crew members, including a British and a Dutch person, need urgent medical care and are being evacuated.
- A British passenger with hantavirus symptoms was evacuated to Johannesburg and is improving in intensive care.
- The UK government is working with international partners to support British nationals on board.
- Passengers are asked to stay in their cabins while the ship undergoes disinfection and health measures.
- Hantavirus is a disease mainly found in rodents that can cause serious lung problems.
- The ship was traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde with 19 British passengers and 4 British crew members onboard.
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