Hantavirus on Cruise Ship: Evacuation of the MV Hondius

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    etwas MEERzeit
    11. Mai 2026 um 11:26

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    An unprecedented evacuation operation is currently unfolding off the coast of Tenerife. The expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is anchored there. The reason is serious: a rare Andes Hantavirus outbreak has occurred on board. Three passengers have already lost their lives due to the infection. The pathogen is highly dangerous but, according to WHO experts, will not trigger a new pandemic, as it is far less contagious than, for example, the coronavirus.

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