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Spanish Evacuee Confirmed With Hantavirus From Cruise Ship
12 May
Summary
- A Spanish passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus.
- The World Health Organization has confirmed 11 hantavirus cases, including three deaths.
- Nine of the 11 confirmed cases are the Andes virus strain.
A Spanish passenger, evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship, has tested positive for hantavirus. This announcement was made by Spain's health ministry on Tuesday. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially confirmed 11 cases of the virus.
These cases are all linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Tragically, three individuals have succumbed to the illness. Of the 11 confirmed cases, nine have been identified as the Andes virus, a particularly concerning strain.
The Spanish passenger who tested positive is currently in quarantine at a military hospital in Madrid. They are sharing the facility with 13 other Spanish nationals who were also evacuated on Sunday. These other nationals have tested negative for the virus.
