Crew members on hantavirus cruise ship to be evacuated | First Thing
Summary
Three people, including two crew members on the MV Hondius cruise ship, were medically evacuated to the Netherlands after a suspected hantavirus outbreak that may have caused three passenger deaths. The ship, carrying about 150 people, has permission to dock in the Canary Islands where health officials will examine and treat everyone before sending them home.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship had a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
- At least three passengers are believed to have died from the virus.
- Two crew members and one other person were evacuated to the Netherlands for medical care.
- The ship has nearly 150 people on board.
- Spanish authorities allowed the ship to dock in the Canary Islands.
- Health agencies including the Spanish health ministry, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and World Health Organization will investigate and treat people on board.
- After treatment, passengers and crew will be sent back to their home countries.
- Hantavirus is a rare disease usually spread by contact with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.
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