Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The MV Hondius cruise ship has docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for disinfection following a hantavirus outbreak. The ship's crew will undergo quarantine and testing, while public health officials assure that the risk to the public remains low. The outbreak has resulted in at least 11 cases and three fatalities, prompting international health authorities to take action.
- ▪The MV Hondius arrived at the Port of Rotterdam for disinfection after a hantavirus outbreak.
- ▪The crew will be quarantined and tested weekly, with no symptoms reported so far.
- ▪The outbreak has resulted in at least 11 confirmed cases and three deaths, including a Dutch couple.
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A sign that reads "No entry. Bio hazard zone" near the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, after it arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, where Dutch authorities are preparing quarantine arrangements, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18. Reuters-YonhapROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.The MV Hondius was still carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached Europe's largest port on Monday morning, after its passengers disembarked on the Spanish island of Tenerife last week.An Associated Press journalist saw people board the boat via pier wearing white…
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