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U.S. Plans Evacuation for Americans on Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

U.S. Plans Evacuation for Americans on Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

Federal health officials have announced plans to evacuate American passengers from the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, which is linked to a hantavirus outbreak. The ship, currently en route to the Canary Islands, has reported five cases of hantavirus, including three fatalities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified the outbreak as a Level 3 emergency, indicating a low risk to the general public. American passengers will be transported to a military base in Nebraska for quarantine and monitoring. The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating with international teams to manage the situation.
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leads to Repatriation Efforts in Tenerife

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leads to Repatriation Efforts in Tenerife

A cruise ship, MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak has arrived at Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The ship, carrying 147 passengers, is undergoing a carefully managed repatriation operation. The outbreak, first reported to the World Health Organization on May 2, has resulted in three deaths and several illnesses. Passengers will disembark in small groups based on nationality, with several countries, including the United States, arranging flights to evacuate their citizens. The ship will then proceed to Rotterdam for disinfection. Local tensions have risen due to the ship's arrival, with protests from port workers over communication about potential risks.
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One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

May 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Sunday that one of the 17 Americans being repatriated from a hantavirus-struck luxury cruise ship has tested mildly positive for the Andes strain of the virus while a second has mild symptoms.
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Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Arrives in Tenerife for Passenger Evacuation

Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Arrives in Tenerife for Passenger Evacuation

The MV Hondius, a cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak, has arrived in Tenerife, Canary Islands, to evacuate passengers. The ship carries 146 people, with three confirmed deaths and eight illnesses linked to the virus. Passengers and crew have been confined to their cabins to prevent further spread. Spanish passengers were the first to be evacuated, wearing protective gear and taken to Tenerife airport for flights home. The evacuation involves multiple flights to various countries, including the UK, Canada, and the US. The virus, transmitted through close contact, has prompted international health measures to prevent a wider outbreak.
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State Department Plans Evacuation of Americans from Hantavirus-Affected Cruise

State Department Plans Evacuation of Americans from Hantavirus-Affected Cruise

The U.S. State Department is coordinating an evacuation plan for 17 American citizens currently aboard a cruise ship affected by the Hantavirus. The ship is located in the Canary Islands, and the plan involves flying these individuals back to the United States. Upon arrival, they will be isolated at the national quarantine unit at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. This measure is part of a broader effort to manage the health risks associated with the virus and ensure the safety of the passengers. The Hantavirus, which is known to cause severe respiratory issues, has prompted this urgent response to prevent further spread and ensure proper medical care for those affected.
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Cruise Ship Affected by Hantavirus Reaches Canary Islands, Evacuation Underway

Cruise Ship Affected by Hantavirus Reaches Canary Islands, Evacuation Underway

A Dutch-flagged cruise ship, the MV Hondius, has reached the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak onboard. The ship, carrying nearly 150 people from over 15 countries, including 17 Americans, was allowed to dock in Tenerife, Spain. Health officials are coordinating the evacuation of passengers and some crew members, with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health organizations overseeing the process. The outbreak has resulted in at least nine confirmed or suspected cases, including three fatalities. The Americans onboard will be flown back to the U.S. for quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The hantavirus, primarily spread through rodent contact, poses a low public risk according to WHO and the CDC.
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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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Spanish Authorities Prepare for Evacuations as Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Approaches Canary Islands

Spanish Authorities Prepare for Evacuations as Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Approaches Canary Islands

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak as it heads towards the Canary Islands. The MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged vessel, is expected to arrive at Tenerife, where health officials will conduct careful evacuations. The United States and the United Kingdom have arranged for the repatriation of their citizens on board. At least three passengers have died, and several others are ill. The World Health Organization has assessed the risk to the public as low, noting that hantavirus is typically spread through rodent droppings and is not easily transmitted between people. However, the Andes virus involved in this outbreak may spread between people in rare cases. Health authorities are tracking passengers who disembarked before the outbreak was detected.
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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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US arranging repatriation for Americans on cruise ship hit by hantavirus

US arranging repatriation for Americans on cruise ship hit by hantavirus

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday affected U.S. passengers aboard a Dutch cruise ship hit by an outbreak of a deadly strain of hantavirus are expected to be repatriated on a U.S. government medical flight to Nebraska.
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Prompts Monitoring of U.S. Residents

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Prompts Monitoring of U.S. Residents

U.S. health officials are monitoring residents in several states who traveled on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is linked to a hantavirus outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is coordinating with the State Department and health authorities globally. The outbreak has resulted in three deaths and is associated with the Andes virus, known for person-to-person transmission. Residents in Georgia, Arizona, California, Virginia, and Texas are being monitored, though none have shown symptoms. The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is en route to the Canary Islands, with measures in place to ensure passenger safety.
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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