Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
Summary
A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has arrived in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for cleaning and quarantine. Several passengers died from the outbreak, and crew and passengers have been isolated to prevent further spread.Key Facts
- The cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Rotterdam for disinfection after a hantavirus outbreak.
- The ship had 25 crew members and 2 medical staff onboard when it arrived.
- Three passengers died during the outbreak, including a Dutch couple likely infected in South America.
- At least 11 cases of hantavirus have been linked to the ship; 9 cases confirmed.
- Passengers disembarked earlier in the Canary Islands and were sent home under quarantine.
- Some passengers, including 18 Americans, are under medical observation in specialized facilities.
- The World Health Organization says the outbreak is rare and not related to COVID-19.
- The cruise ship will be cleaned according to Dutch health rules and inspected before sailing again.
- French scientists confirmed the virus strain matches known South American types with no new dangerous features.
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