Cruise ship carrying passengers infected with the Hantavirus is heading to Rotterdam — Reuters
The cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by an outbreak of hantavirus, is scheduled to dock at the port of Rotterdam this morning, May 18. The ship is heading to its final destination; details regarding the condition of the passengers and crew are being clarified.
This is reported by Reuters.
It is known that Dutch authorities have implemented quarantine measures for 25 crew members and two staff members who remain on board.
Also, according to a statement from local authorities, quarantine centers have been set up for some crew members who are not Dutch citizens. However, it is not yet clear whether they will remain there for the entire 42-day quarantine period.
Some Dutch citizens have expressed concern about the ship’s arrival in Rotterdam. They fear that people will not be able to follow quarantine rules, but told Reuters that they do not expect a new pandemic.
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We also reported: Among the crew members of the MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak was detected, are five Ukrainian citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that no signs of a deterioration in their health have been detected so far.
The disease on board the MV Hondius, owned by the Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, which has claimed the lives of three passengers, may have been brought aboard by Argentine rats or mice.
