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PHA 'continuing to monitor' Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
UK health officials are monitoring two confirmed British cases and one suspected case as 150 passengers await repatriation.
- On Sunday, the cruise ship MV Hondius is scheduled to dock in Tenerife carrying around 150 passengers amid an ongoing Hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel's journey from Argentina.
- The Andes variant of Hantavirus, linked to the ship's journey from Argentina, has caused three deaths, with experts noting transmission typically requires close contact with infected rodent excreta.
- Of the 30 British nationals connected to the ship, 22 remain on board while others receive care in the Netherlands, South Africa, and Tristan da Cunha, including a third with suspected hantavirus.
- Returning British citizens must undergo 45-day self-isolation and self-testing upon arrival in the UK, with the UK Health Security Agency deploying medical specialists aboard the repatriation flight.
- Experts warn the virus incubation period can extend to six weeks, while the World Health Organisation continues monitoring the evolving situation to identify potential additional cases.
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