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Evacuation of passengers from virus-hit cruise ship to be completed on Monday

Evacuation of passengers from virus-hit cruise ship to be completed on Monday

May 11 (Reuters) - The evacuation of passengers from a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will be completed on Monday with flights from Australia and the Netherlands, Spain's health minister has said.
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Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring

Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring

A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus as nations around the world repatriated passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them
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A timeline of the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

A timeline of the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

An outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over weeks on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean
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WHO Monitors Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship, Highlights Global Health Vulnerabilities

WHO Monitors Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship, Highlights Global Health Vulnerabilities

The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely monitoring a hantavirus outbreak involving the rare Andes strain, which has been identified on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The ship, carrying 146 people, arrived in the Canary Islands after three passengers died and eight others fell ill. The Andes strain is notable for its ability to spread from person to person, unlike most hantaviruses that typically transmit from animals to humans. This strain is associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which can lead to severe respiratory issues. Virginia Tech researchers have identified hotspots of hantavirus circulation in wildlife across Virginia, Colorado, and Texas, with 15 rodent species acting as carriers. The outbreak underscores the global vulnerabilities in interconnected travel networks and the need for proactive research on zoonotic viruses.
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Cruise Ship Evacuates Passengers After Hantavirus Outbreak in Tenerife

Cruise Ship Evacuates Passengers After Hantavirus Outbreak in Tenerife

A cruise ship, the MV Hondius, has arrived at the Port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Spain, following a hantavirus outbreak onboard. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that six out of eight people who fell ill on the ship contracted the virus. As a precaution, all passengers are considered high-risk contacts. The evacuation process, overseen by global health officials, involves transporting passengers to Tenerife airport in military buses for repatriation via government planes. The WHO has recommended a 42-day quarantine for all passengers. The ship had left Cape Verde for Spain after the outbreak was detected, with the first case believed to have been infected during travel in Argentina and Chile.
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CDC Faces Criticism for Delayed Response to Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak

CDC Faces Criticism for Delayed Response to Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing criticism for its muted response to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship involving American passengers. Unlike its proactive role during the 2020 Diamond Princess COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC has been less visible and slower to act in this situation. The outbreak, which began with a Dutch passenger on a cruise from Argentina, has resulted in several illnesses and deaths. The CDC's delayed response has raised concerns about its current role in global health emergencies, with experts noting that other countries have taken the lead in managing the outbreak.
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YouTuber Ruhi Çenet Criticized for Attending Wedding Amid Hantavirus Outbreak

YouTuber Ruhi Çenet Criticized for Attending Wedding Amid Hantavirus Outbreak

Ruhi Çenet, a popular Turkish YouTuber, is facing criticism after attending a wedding in Istanbul amid a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise he was on. Çenet was among 147 passengers and staff aboard the MV Hondius cruise, which is under investigation by the World Health Organization (WHO) for a suspected hantavirus outbreak. The outbreak reportedly began in April when the ship embarked on an expedition from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Spain's Canary Islands. During the trip, three passengers died, possibly from hantavirus, a disease typically spread through contact with rodents. Çenet attended the wedding on May 3, the same day the WHO announced the outbreak, leading to backlash after a photo of him at the event surfaced online. Çenet later stated on Instagram that he attended the wedding before being aware of the WHO's announcement.
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leads to Passenger Evacuation in Spain

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leads to Passenger Evacuation in Spain

Passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, have begun disembarking in Spain's Canary Islands. The ship docked at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, where passengers are being evacuated to their respective countries. The situation has drawn significant attention, with media and emergency services present at the scene. The disembarkation process involves health screenings and disinfectant measures to prevent further spread of the virus. The outbreak has raised concerns about health protocols on cruise ships, especially in light of past incidents involving infectious diseases.
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Tenerife Hosts Evacuation of Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship Passengers

Tenerife Hosts Evacuation of Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship Passengers

The MV Hondius cruise ship, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, has docked in Tenerife, Spain, where a carefully managed evacuation of passengers is underway. The ship, which left Argentina last month, has been linked to three deaths due to hantavirus, a disease spread by rodents. Spanish health authorities have coordinated the evacuation of 94 passengers from 19 different countries. The World Health Organization has stated that the outbreak poses a low risk to the general public. Passengers were tested for symptoms before being ferried ashore in small boats. They were then transported to the airport for flights back to their home countries. The ship will proceed to Rotterdam for disinfection after the crew disembarks.
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2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus

2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus

A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus as nations around the world repatriated passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them
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New Jersey Health Officials Monitor Two Residents for Potential Hantavirus Exposure

New Jersey Health Officials Monitor Two Residents for Potential Hantavirus Exposure

Two residents of New Jersey are under observation after potentially being exposed to hantavirus, according to state health officials. The individuals reportedly came into contact with a person who had been aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which recently experienced a hantavirus outbreak after departing from Argentina. The ship is currently en route to Spain's Canary Islands, where passengers will be repatriated or quarantined. The New Jersey residents were not passengers on the ship; their potential exposure occurred during air travel abroad. Neither individual is showing symptoms, and the risk to the general public in New Jersey is considered very low. Hantaviruses in the U.S. are typically carried by rodents and do not spread between people. However, the Andes virus strain involved in the MV Hondius outbreak is known for rare person-to-person transmission, requiring close contact.
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New Jersey Residents Monitored for Hantavirus After Cruise Ship Exposure

New Jersey Residents Monitored for Hantavirus After Cruise Ship Exposure

Two residents of New Jersey are under observation for potential hantavirus exposure after coming into contact with passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is linked to a hantavirus outbreak. The cruise, which departed from Argentina, has been associated with several cases of the virus, including three fatalities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a 'level 3' threat, indicating a low but monitored risk. The New Jersey Department of Health has stated that the risk to the general public remains low, and the situation is being closely monitored. Hantavirus symptoms can appear between four and 42 days after exposure, and asymptomatic individuals are generally not considered contagious.