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Cruise Ship Sails Again After Hantavirus Crisis
31 May
Summary
- Ship underwent deep clean and disinfection after hantavirus outbreak.
- Thirteen cases and three deaths were linked to the ship's earlier voyage.
- The ship is expected to resume scheduled departures from June 13.
The cruise ship MV Hondius, which was recently at the center of a hantavirus outbreak, has received clearance to resume its operations. The vessel underwent extensive cleaning and disinfection procedures after 13 cases of the virus were confirmed, leading to three fatalities. Dutch public health officials have declared the ship safe for sailing again.
Passengers and crew who were aboard the affected voyage have been undergoing quarantine. While some UK passengers were initially housed at Arrowe Park Hospital, they have since been allowed to complete their isolation at home. Remaining crew members were escorted to quarantine facilities, with Captain Jan Dobrogowski transported to Poland. The ship's operator confirmed that all voyages scheduled from June 13 onwards are expected to proceed as planned.
