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Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship Docks, Passengers Repatriated
- Published
- May 12, 2026
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- 1:43
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- Last updated
- May 12, 2026
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The MV Hondius cruise ship, epicenter of a hantavirus outbreak, finally disembarks in Rotterdam after a six-day journey from Tenerife. Over one hundred twenty-two passengers and crew, including some infected individuals, are repatriated to various countries. Passengers endured mental strain, with some experiencing breakdowns due to weeks of isolation. WHO…
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The MV Hondius cruise ship, epicenter of a hantavirus outbreak, finally disembarks in Rotterdam after a six-day journey from Tenerife. Over one hundred twenty-two passengers and crew, including some infected individuals, are repatriated to various countries. Passengers endured mental strain, with some experiencing breakdowns due to weeks of isolation. WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus criticized the isolation, emphasizing the low-risk nature of the virus. The ship still carries twenty-five crew membe
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