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European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

MADRID, May 9 (Reuters) - Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the Tenerife-bound cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain's interior minister said in Madrid on Saturday.
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Spain Prepares for Evacuations as Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Approaches Canary Islands

Spain Prepares for Evacuations as Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Approaches Canary Islands

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from the MV Hondius, a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak, as it heads for the Canary Islands. The ship is expected to arrive at Tenerife, where health officials will conduct careful evacuations. The U.S. and U.K. governments are arranging flights to repatriate their citizens. At least three passengers have died, but the World Health Organization (WHO) considers the risk to the wider public as low. The virus, typically spread through rodent droppings, is not easily transmitted between people.
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WHO Urges Calm as Spanish Island Prepares for Hantavirus-Infected Cruise Ship

WHO Urges Calm as Spanish Island Prepares for Hantavirus-Infected Cruise Ship

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for calm among residents of Tenerife, a Spanish island, as it prepares to receive passengers from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship, which has already resulted in the deaths of three individuals, is set to dock on the island. The WHO's appeal comes amid concerns about the potential spread of the virus, which is known to cause severe respiratory issues. The situation has drawn significant attention as local authorities and health officials coordinate efforts to manage the arrival of the ship and ensure the safety of both passengers and residents.
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The Latest: Stricken cruise ship heads for the Canaries as authorities rush to identify contacts

The Latest: Stricken cruise ship heads for the Canaries as authorities rush to identify contacts

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands
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Aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, some passengers fear what awaits back home

Aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, some passengers fear what awaits back home

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has sparked fear among Spanish passengers, not from illness, but from potential stigma upon returning home
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On the cruise ship hit by hantavirus, some fear what awaits them at home

On the cruise ship hit by hantavirus, some fear what awaits them at home

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has sparked fear among Spanish passengers, not from illness, but from potential stigma upon returning home
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Spain Prepares for Evacuation of Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship Passengers

Spain Prepares for Evacuation of Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship Passengers

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship is expected to arrive in Tenerife, where passengers will be evacuated to a cordoned-off area. The World Health Organization has stated that the risk to the wider public is low. The CDC has classified the outbreak as a 'Level 3' emergency, indicating active monitoring.
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WHO Director-General Reassures Spanish Island Amid Hantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation

WHO Director-General Reassures Spanish Island Amid Hantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in Tenerife, Spain, to oversee the evacuation of passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship is expected to arrive at the Canary Islands, where passengers will be disembarked under strict safety conditions. The WHO has emphasized that the hantavirus does not pose a pandemic-level threat, and the public health risk remains low. The evacuation plan includes quarantine measures for passengers, with international cooperation to ensure safe repatriation.
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WHO Director-General Addresses Tenerife on Hantavirus Response

WHO Director-General Addresses Tenerife on Hantavirus Response

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a direct message to the people of Tenerife regarding the response to a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius. The virus, identified as the Andes strain of hantavirus, has resulted in three fatalities. However, Dr. Tedros reassured the public that the risk to Tenerife residents is low, as there are no symptomatic passengers on board. The WHO has coordinated with Spanish authorities to ensure a safe and controlled disembarkation process at the industrial port of Granadilla, far from residential areas. The operation is in line with the International Health Regulations, emphasizing Spain's role in providing medical capacity and infrastructure for the affected passengers.
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Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leads to Evacuation in Canary Islands

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leads to Evacuation in Canary Islands

A cruise ship, the MV Hondius, has been struck by a hantavirus outbreak and is heading towards Tenerife in the Canary Islands to evacuate 140 passengers and crew. The outbreak has resulted in at least eight people falling ill, with three fatalities reported. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been involved in coordinating the evacuation, with WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus present on the island. The passengers will be isolated in a cordoned-off area upon arrival. The hantavirus, typically spread through rodent droppings, is not easily transmitted between humans, although the Andes virus variant detected on the ship may spread in rare cases. The ship is expected to reach Tenerife early Sunday morning, where passengers will be screened and those showing symptoms will be transferred to the Netherlands for treatment.
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Canary Islands Concerned Over Hantavirus Cruise Ship Arrival Amid COVID Memories

Canary Islands Concerned Over Hantavirus Cruise Ship Arrival Amid COVID Memories

The MV Hondius cruise ship, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, is set to dock in Tenerife, Canary Islands, despite local government opposition. The arrival has sparked concerns among residents, recalling the COVID-19 quarantines experienced in 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured that the risk to the public is low, as the virus requires close contact for transmission. However, the local tourism industry fears potential impacts on the region's economy, which heavily relies on tourism. The Spanish government has agreed to receive the ship following WHO's request.