French couple from virus-hit ship describe voyage as 'unlikely adventure'
Summary
A French couple aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius described their journey as an "unlikely adventure" despite a hantavirus outbreak on board that has caused deaths and illness. They said passengers remain calm, and health experts say the risk to the general public is low.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship left Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, heading to Cape Verde with stops at remote islands.
- Three passengers died from hantavirus, and others became sick.
- Hantavirus is a rare disease spread by rodents that affects the lungs and heart and has no vaccine or cure.
- Passengers are asked to keep distance, avoid large gatherings, and stay mostly in their cabins, but there is no panic on board.
- The ship has about 150 people from 23 countries; passengers include scientists and nature enthusiasts.
- The ship’s doctor and guide are currently ill with the virus.
- Four experts boarded the ship to monitor the situation and prepare for passengers to disembark in the Canary Islands.
- The vessel is expected to reach Tenerife soon, where passengers will take special flights home before the ship must leave due to bad weather.
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