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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Passengers Head Home
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- May 12, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, stricken by a hantavirus outbreak, are finally returning home after anchoring in the Canary Islands. Three fatalities and six positive cases, including the rare Andes strain, prompted urgent evacuations. Four Canadians landed Monday, starting a twenty-one-day isolation. The ships captain expressed gratitude, and officials ensured careful monitoring. A French woman tested positive mid-flight, while an American showed asymptomatic positivity. WHO experts reassure low public risk, emphasizing active monitoring up to forty-two days for high-risk contacts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e23df93ae0c31ac7