Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in the Netherlands
Summary
A cruise ship called MV Hondius, which had a hantavirus outbreak, docked in the Netherlands for cleaning and quarantine. All passengers left the ship earlier, and the crew members will stay in quarantine while the ship undergoes disinfection.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius docked at Rotterdam, Netherlands, carrying 25 crew and 2 medical staff after passengers disembarked elsewhere.
- No one currently on board is showing hantavirus symptoms.
- Three passengers died from the virus, including a Dutch couple likely infected in South America.
- At least 11 people on the ship were infected, with 9 confirmed cases.
- Passengers from the ship were evacuated to over 20 countries for quarantine.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) assesses the outbreak risk as low and expects reduced transmission after containment.
- Crew who cannot return home will quarantine in special containers set up near the dock.
- The cruise ship will be cleaned following Dutch health rules before it can sail again.
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