American oncologist who became cruise ship's de-facto head doctor speaks to ABC News
Summary
Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, an American cancer doctor onboard the cruise ship M/V Hondius, became the lead medical helper after the ship’s doctor got sick with hantavirus. Several people onboard tested positive for the virus, with some hospitalized and two passengers dying. The ship is scheduled to arrive soon in the Canary Islands, where passengers will disembark and return home.Key Facts
- The cruise ship M/V Hondius faced a hantavirus outbreak, affecting at least six people on board.
- The ship’s original doctor became ill with hantavirus, prompting Dr. Stephen Kornfeld to step in as the main medical responder.
- Two passengers with hantavirus died: a Dutch woman in South Africa and a German woman.
- Some infected passengers are isolated in the Netherlands, South Africa, and Switzerland.
- None of the 17 Americans on board have tested positive for the virus as of the latest report.
- All passengers will disembark at the Canary Islands and be flown back to their home countries.
- The CDC will fly American passengers to Nebraska for evaluation but no mandatory quarantine is required.
- Dr. Kornfeld described the passengers and crew working together as a team during the medical crisis.
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