Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Spain's Canary Islands
Summary
A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands, where hundreds of passengers will be evacuated. Three people on the ship have died, and others have become sick with the rare virus, which can spread among humans in this case.Key Facts
- The cruise ship MV Hondius arrived near the port of Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
- Three passengers died from hantavirus: a Dutch couple and a German woman.
- Hantavirus involved is the Andes virus, which can spread from person to person.
- All passengers and some crew are considered high-risk contacts and will be evacuated and flown home.
- The ship will remain offshore; passengers will be screened and evacuated offshore due to safety concerns.
- Spanish authorities created a maritime exclusion zone to prevent contact with the local population.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) is involved in managing the evacuation and has stated the risk to the general public is low.
- Daily life in the Canary Islands continues normally despite the outbreak and precautions.
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