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Hantavirus Ship's Final Evacuees Reach Dutch Soil
12 May
Summary
- 28 evacuees, including passengers and crew, arrived in the Netherlands.
- The MV Hondius is en route to Rotterdam for disinfection and has one deceased passenger.
- Medical staff and epidemiologists were among the recent arrivals.
The last two planes carrying passengers and crew from the hantavirus-affected ship MV Hondius landed in the Netherlands on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. A total of 28 individuals, comprising passengers, crew, and medical staff, were aboard these flights.
The first aircraft brought six former guests, including four from Australia, one from New Zealand, and a British resident of Australia, who are expected to enter quarantine. The second plane transported 19 crew members, a British doctor, and two epidemiologists from international health organizations.
Meanwhile, the MV Hondius is en route to Rotterdam for disinfection. It currently has 25 crew members and two medical staff onboard. The vessel is also carrying the body of a German passenger who passed away during the journey.
