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Passengers Evacuated from Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship in Tenerife
Passengers and crew from MV Hondius began disembarking in Tenerife, Spain, for evacuation to home countries under WHO's 42-day quarantine recommendation. Flights for Spanish, French, Canadian, Dutch, UK, and others are underway, with Australian flight due Monday. Three deaths reported from the Andes strain first detected May 2.
WHO Recommends 42-Day Quarantine After Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius
The WHO advised a 42-day quarantine for all passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus, with evacuations overseen by global health officials. The outbreak involves the Andes variant capable of limited person-to-person transmission. Process expected to last until Monday.
French Passengers Evacuated from Hantavirus-Stricken MV Hondius
French nationals were evacuated from the MV Hondius after it docked in Tenerife amid fears of a global health emergency from the deadly Andes strain. Authorities coordinated health screenings and rescue operations. Multiple countries are arranging flights.
WHO Confirms Five Hantavirus Infections, Three Deaths on Dutch Cruise Ship
WHO verified five cases including three fatalities linked to MV Hondius, which sailed from Argentina on April 1. The Andes variant has limited human transmission; outbreak deemed contained with low public risk. Additional cases possible due to 1-8 week incubation.
Hantavirus Outbreak 'On the End of Its Run,' Expert Says
Dr. Michael Osterholm stated the MV Hondius outbreak is nearly over due to hantavirus's limited person-to-person spread. Simple monitoring like twice-daily symptom checks and N95 masks can halt transmission. Not comparable to COVID or flu.
US CDC Prepared for Hantavirus, Repatriating Americans from Cruise Ship
Acting CDC director Jay Bhattacharya affirmed US agencies are equipped, with seven Americans already home and 17 headed to Nebraska quarantine. Travelers offered optional quarantine and advice, not forced. Coordinating with WHO and Spain.
WHO Expert: Average Person Has No Reason to Worry About Hantavirus
Dr. Boris Pavlin emphasized the Andes hantavirus spreads only via close prolonged contact, not casually like COVID. Public health risk remains low despite the cruise ship cluster.
Spain Leads Major Evacuation from Hantavirus-Affected Luxury Cruise Ship
Spain initiated evacuations from MV Hondius docked near Tenerife following the hantavirus outbreak. Operation involves global coordination for passenger safety and containment.
California Monitors Former MV Hondius Passenger for Hantavirus
California Health Department is tracking one ex-passenger from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship for potential infection. Part of broader US response to repatriated individuals.
Philippines Confirms No Symptomatic Filipino Crew from Hantavirus Ship
None of the 38 Filipino crew on MV Hondius show hantavirus symptoms, per DoH. WHO shipped 2,500 diagnostic kits to boost testing in affected countries. Outbreak highlights rapid global spread risks.
Nepal on Alert After Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
Nepal issues alert due to the international hantavirus incident on MV Hondius, amid other local health concerns like dengue and vulture deaths. No direct cases reported yet.