Hantavirus ship evacuation nears completion as 94 flown home
Spanish officials said 94 people were evacuated and repatriation flights continued after the WHO confirmed six hantavirus cases and three deaths onboard.
- Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia oversaw the evacuation of 94 people from the Dutch-flagged Hondius in Tenerife on Sunday, describing the operation as "pretty intense" as passengers in protective gear disembarked for repatriation flights.
- The Hondius departed Argentina in April but three passengers have died following an outbreak of the rare Andes virus; the WHO confirmed six cases among those infected, fueling international concern regarding human transmission.
- Nearly 150 passengers and crew representing 23 nationalities were evacuated across multiple flights to their home countries. Authorities ensured operations in Tenerife proceeded without contact with the local population.
- Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed French evacuees showing symptoms "have immediately been placed in strict isolation until further notice." The ship will depart for the Netherlands with remaining crew Monday evening.
- The World Health Organization recommends a 42-day quarantine with "active follow-up," including daily fever checks for infected contacts. Health officials stressed the global risk remains low and played down comparisons to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Many passengers of the cruise ship "MV Hondius" affected by the Hantavirus have been evacuated in Tenerife. 94 passengers and crew members were flown out on the first day.
The evacuation is scheduled to be completed today.
A US citizen and a French woman were positive for the Hantavirus: evacuation operations should end on Monday
Today, flights to Australia and the Netherlands are scheduled, which will also include some ship passengers from other countries. An American and a Frenchman are showing symptoms of the disease.
Shafaq News – Madrid: Spanish Health Minister Monica García announced the evacuation of 94 passengers and crew members from the cruise ship Hondus, which was infected with the deadly Hantavirus, after it arrived in the Canary Islands. The minister told reporters in Tenerife that people from 19 countries had left the Canary Islands on eight chartered planes. A plane from the Netherlands and another from Australia were scheduled to depart Monday a…
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