Live: Spanish passengers begin evacuating hantavirus-hit cruise ship, other nationalities to follow
Summary
Spanish passengers have started leaving a cruise ship near Tenerife in the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak was detected on board. Other passengers from different countries will be evacuated soon, and those who leave will be quarantined in hospitals to prevent the spread of the virus.Key Facts
- The cruise ship, named MV Hondius, had a hantavirus outbreak.
- The ship anchored near Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10, 2026.
- Spanish passengers disembarked first in small groups and were transported by bus to the airport.
- Passengers showed no symptoms of hantavirus at the time of evacuation.
- Evacuated passengers will fly to Madrid on a Spanish military plane.
- Upon arrival, they will be isolated in hospitals for quarantine.
- Officials made sure passengers will not have contact with the general public.
- Other nationalities on board will follow the Spanish passengers in disembarking and evacuation.
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