WATCH: Five passengers are the first to leave the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius
Summary
Five passengers wearing protective gear were the first to leave the MV Hondius cruise ship, which had a hantavirus outbreak. They were escorted to shore and planned to fly back to their home countries.Key Facts
- The cruise ship MV Hondius experienced a hantavirus outbreak.
- Five passengers dressed in protective clothing and masks left the ship first.
- These passengers were escorted safely to shore.
- They were expected to catch flights returning them to their home countries.
- Health officials are tracking passengers on the ship to manage the outbreak.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said quarantine was not required for 17 Americans on board.
- Some passengers will be flown to a Nebraska quarantine facility for monitoring.
- Hantavirus is a virus that can cause serious lung disease in humans.
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