Cruise Ship Quarantined After Deadly Virus Outbreak
6 days ago
A cruise ship tied to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked in the Netherlands for disinfection and quarantine procedures.
Officials say the MV Hondius arrived carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel after all passengers had already disembarked.
Three passengers died during the outbreak, including a Dutch couple believed to have been exposed in South America.
At least 11 cases have been reported, with nine confirmed.
The ship will remain out of service until decontamination efforts are completed under Dutch public health guidelines.
Officials say the MV Hondius arrived carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel after all passengers had already disembarked.
Three passengers died during the outbreak, including a Dutch couple believed to have been exposed in South America.
At least 11 cases have been reported, with nine confirmed.
The ship will remain out of service until decontamination efforts are completed under Dutch public health guidelines.
