2026.05.10 22:28 GMT+8

Live: Evacuation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship underway

Updated 2026.05.10 22:28 GMT+8
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A large-scale evacuation has started for passengers aboard a cruise ship stricken by a hantavirus outbreak. The affected MV Hondius has anchored near Tenerife in Spain, where local health officials arranged orderly disembarkation. The viral outbreak has caused multiple infections and three fatalities. Asymptomatic travelers are prioritized for medical checks before being sent to the airport to return to their nations. The World Health Organization has released surveillance guidelines, advising all evacuated passengers to undergo prolonged health monitoring to stop further transmission.

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