Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.
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Notable Quotes
"the most important thing is not to create panic as the transmission rate for the virus is very low."
— iulia Gallo , Academic
"I cannot allow it to enter."
— Fernando Clavijo , Politician
"This decision is not based on any technical criteria, nor is there sufficient information to reassure the public or guarantee their safety."
— Fernando Clavijo , Politician
"Our days have been close to normal, just waiting for authorities to find a solution."
— Qasem Elhato , Other
"You don’t embark on a trip with the idea that one of your fellow passengers won’t make it."
— Helene Goessaert , Other
Key People
WHO’s director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness.
Head of the Canary Islands government.
Passenger on the MV Hondius who commented on the situation.
Postdoctoral Scientist in the Viral Glycoproteins Group at The Pirbright Institute.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Passenger on the MV Hondius who provided footage of the situation.
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The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.
Three passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, are being evacuated to Europe for treatment. The ship is currently en route to the Canary Islands after being barred from docking in Cape Verde due to public health concerns.
The Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, has altered its course and is now headed to the Canary Islands. Three passengers have been evacuated to the Netherlands and Germany for treatment, with two in serious condition.
The MV Hondius cruise ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, has been denied entry to Tenerife in the Canary Islands due to a hantavirus outbreak on board. The ship remains stranded off Cape Verde, with three confirmed deaths and one person critically ill.
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths and four additional illnesses. The vessel is anchored off Cape Verde while awaiting medical evacuations and clearance to sail to Spain's Canary Islands.
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