MV Hondius to Resume Operations After Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch expedition cruise liner, is set to resume operations on June 13 after a hantavirus outbreak killed three people and sickened many others. The outbreak, caused by the Andes strain of hantavirus, occurred during a transatlantic cruise and led to the disembarkation of 140 passengers and crew in Spain. The ship is currently undergoing an intensive deep clean in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to ensure safety before its next voyage. Oceanwide Expeditions, the operating company, has canceled two scheduled departures to complete the cleaning process. Despite the outbreak, the company plans to proceed with scheduled sailings from June 13 onwards. 
