British crew member to be evacuated after hantavirus outbreak: Latest
WHO says a total of seven hantavirus cases identified on cruise ship MV Hondius so far
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has caused multiple evacuations and several fatalities. Reports indicate at least seven confirmed or suspected cases, with three deaths, and ongoing medical evacuations to the Netherlands for affected passengers and crew.[1][2][3]
- WHO has been coordinating with authorities and is assessing possible human-to-human transmission on the ship, while noting that some infections may have occurred before boarding and that there are no rats on board according to officials.[2][1]
- The ship was anchored off Cape Verde with plans for disinfection and potential repatriation of passengers, and medical teams continue testing and monitoring onboard and for those who disembarked or traveled on related flights.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull in more recent, local updates (e.g., Cape Verde, Spain, Netherlands, or UK/US advisories) and summarize any travel considerations for passengers or travelers who might be affected. I can also produce a concise timeline or a short FAQ for travelers. Please tell me which format you prefer.
Citations:
- Initial outbreak details and evacuations[1]
- WHO update on cases and transmission assessment[2]
- Additional evacuee status and ship operations in Spain/Canary Islands context[3]