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Tenerife Cruise Passengers Screened, Allowed Home with Quarantine
10 May
Summary
- Tenerife cruise passengers screened for hantavirus have been cleared.
- Spain's Health Ministry allowed passengers to return to their homes.
- WHO ruled out potential epidemic, stating it's not a Covid pandemic.
Passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was anchored near Tenerife, have been permitted to disembark and travel to their homes. Spanish health authorities conducted screenings for hantavirus among those on board.
While the World Health Organization has stated that this hantavirus situation is not indicative of a new pandemic, similar to Covid-19, passengers must complete isolation and quarantine protocols. These measures are in place to ensure no further spread of the virus. Authorities are referencing past hantavirus outbreaks for guidance.
The passengers were anchored off the coast of Tenerife for the screening process. Spain's Health Ministry has now granted clearance for them to depart for their respective residences, subject to ongoing health precautions.
