Spain evacuates Americans from hantavirus cruise ship
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Spanish and international health authorities are coordinating the evacuation of 17 American citizens from the cruise ship MV Hondius, anchored off the Port of Granadilla in Tenerife, after an outbreak of Andes hantavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the group will be flown by charter to an Air Force base in Nebraska and taken to the National Quarantine Center in Omaha for several weeks of monitoring. The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, has reported at least three deaths and eight infections among 147 people. The outbreak is believed to have begun during a shore excursion in South America.
Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.
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Timeline of Events
- Earlier this year Shore excursion in South America
- Recently Andes hantavirus cases first detected onboard
- Recently MV Hondius placed under strict isolation
- Saturday WHO director-general arrives in Tenerife
- Sunday Ship anchors off Port of Granadilla
- Sunday Passengers ferried ashore in small boats
- Soon Americans flown to Nebraska Air Force base
- Afterward Quarantined at National Quarantine Center
Why This Matters to You
This hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship impacts your safety. If you're planning a cruise, check the ship's health record. Ask about their disease control measures. It's your right to know.
The Bottom Line
The Andes hantavirus is rare but deadly. This incident reminds us that health risks can surface anywhere, even on vacation. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves to cruise.
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