Where did the hantavirus outbreak start, and where has it spread?
Summary
A hantavirus outbreak affected passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was anchored near Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands. Passengers from over 20 countries have been evacuated and are being tested and monitored for the virus, which has caused several illnesses and deaths.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship anchored near Tenerife after hantavirus cases were reported among passengers.
- At least eight people on board were confirmed or suspected to have the virus; three have died and one is in intensive care.
- Passengers are being evacuated on military and government planes to their home countries for testing and quarantine.
- The cruise ship left Argentina on April 1, which is being investigated as a possible source of the outbreak.
- Passengers from more than 20 countries have been affected, including the United States, France, Norway, Japan, and several European nations.
- U.S. passengers are quarantined in Omaha, Nebraska, with at least one testing positive but asymptomatic.
- The World Health Organization recommends monitoring all passengers for 42 days after possible exposure.
- Some countries require quarantine in hospitals or self-isolation for up to six weeks to prevent the virus spreading.
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