Six from hantavirus cruise ship leave Arrowe Park hospital to isolate at home
Summary
Six people linked to a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship have left Arrowe Park hospital in Wirral, England. They tested negative and will continue their 45-day isolation at home while health teams monitor them.Key Facts
- Six cruise passengers were hospitalized for hantavirus checks and tested negative.
- They will now isolate at home for 45 days under health supervision.
- The outbreak is connected to the MV Hondius cruise ship near Tenerife.
- Eleven cases of hantavirus have been reported from the cruise, including three deaths.
- Ten British people from South Atlantic islands near the cruise are being brought to the UK for precautionary isolation.
- All patients at Arrowe Park hospital are currently without symptoms.
- A medic on Ascension Island showed symptoms but tested negative; further tests are ongoing.
- UK health and government teams are working together to monitor and support those affected.
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