5 things you need to know about hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship | World | News
Everything you need to know about the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius
Hantavirus spreads primarily through contact with infected rodents, but the situation is incredibly serious as health authorities are investigating the potential for human-to-human transmission of this virus, which is extremely rare, a leading doctor has warned.
Emergency teams in protective clothing were deployed to airlift a British tourist in a critical condition to an intensive care unit in South Africa, as well as the urgent medical evacuation of two symptomatic crew members.
Addressing the crisis, Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the UK Government was monitoring the situation closely and working with international partners to coordinate assistance for stranded British citizens.
The operator of the ship, which was refused to dock in Cape Verde to protect public health, negotiated with Spanish authorities to divert the ship to the Canary Islands for comprehensive passenger screening.
