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Canary Islands prepares for MV Hondius with hantavirus cases
The MV Hondius is approaching the Canary Islands with passengers and crew affected by hantavirus. Authorities are taking measures to manage the situation. (sources: aljazeera, thehill, bbc, arstechnica, theguardian)
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Spanish authorities plan to isolate and evacuate 140 individuals from the MV Hondius due to hantavirus cases. The U.S. will arrange a charter flight for 17 Americans on board once the ship docks.
- The MV Hondius has reported hantavirus cases among its passengers and crew.
- Spanish authorities will isolate and evacuate those on the ship.
- The U.S. is sending a charter flight for American passengers once the ship docks.
Why it matters
The situation raises public health concerns and highlights the response to infectious disease outbreaks at sea.
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