Hantavirus Outbreak Sparks Outcry From Island Leader Before Ship's Arrival
Summary
A cruise ship named MV Hondius, flagged in the Netherlands, has had a hantavirus outbreak aboard. The Canary Islands’ president opposes Spain’s decision to let the ship dock there, citing safety concerns, while the ship remains near Cape Verde, which denies it permission to dock.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship faced a hantavirus outbreak with seven cases reported on board.
- Two cases are confirmed hantavirus infections, and five are suspected.
- Three people connected to the outbreak have died, including a Dutch woman and a German national.
- The Dutch woman died after being sent back to the Netherlands; her husband also died on the ship.
- A British passenger is in critical but stable condition receiving treatment in South Africa.
- The Canary Islands’ president requested a meeting with Spain’s prime minister to discuss the docking decision.
- Cape Verde refused the ship permission to dock to avoid spreading the virus locally.
- Two seriously ill crew members will be evacuated to the Netherlands before the ship continues to the Canary Islands.
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