Cruise ship arrives in Tenerife for passenger evacuation
The MV Hondius has reached the Canary Islands amid a hantavirus outbreak. Authorities are preparing for the evacuation of passengers onboard. (sources: theguardian, independent, france24, cnn, cbsnews)
The MV Hondius has arrived in Tenerife, where authorities plan to evacuate 146 people following a hantavirus outbreak that resulted in three deaths and multiple illnesses.
- The MV Hondius is carrying 146 people and has anchored offshore in Tenerife.
- Spanish authorities are organizing a controlled evacuation for those deemed high-risk contacts.
- Three individuals have died, and several others have fallen ill due to the outbreak.
Why it matters
The situation highlights public health concerns related to infectious disease outbreaks on cruise ships.
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