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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

Summary

A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak arrived at the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands for cleaning and disinfection. The ship had already let passengers leave in Tenerife and still had 25 crew members and two medical staff on board when it docked.

Key Facts

  • The cruise ship MV Hondius experienced a hantavirus outbreak.
  • Passengers left the ship earlier in Tenerife, a Spanish island.
  • When the ship arrived in Rotterdam, 25 crew members and two medical workers were still on board.
  • People wearing protective suits were seen boarding the ship for disinfection.
  • Authorities set up special containers near the port to manage the virus risk.
  • Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe.
  • Hantavirus is a serious virus that can be deadly and requires careful handling.
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