International Repatriation Underway After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise Ship

International repatriation efforts are underway for passengers on the MV Hondius following a deadly hantavirus outbreak.Coordinated by the WHO and EU, the mission involves transporting individuals from Spain to their respective home countries for quarantine.Three deaths and six total cases have been linked to the rare Andes strain, which initial reports suggest originated during travel in South America.Officials maintain that strict safety protocols at the port of Granadilla prevent public exposure while passengers are evacuated in protective gear.
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