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US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive

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Updated 11.5.2026
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MV Hondius *hantavirus Tenerife Canary Islands Spain

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May 11, 2026

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Al JazeeraMay 11

US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive

A French woman and two US citizens have tested positive for hantavirus after evacuating the cruise ship MV Hondius. The ship, which has been experiencing an outbreak of the virus, is currently undergoing passenger evacuation. The positive tests were confirmed as individuals were being removed from the vessel. The exact location of the ship and the timeline of the evacuations were not specified in the provided content. The reason for the outbreak on the MV Hondius remains under investigation.

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South China Morning PostMay 11

More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive

Three passengers evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius, which is experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, have tested positive for the virus. A French woman, repatriated to Paris, developed symptoms and subsequently tested positive. Two American nationals flown to Nebraska also tested positive; one is asymptomatic, and the other has mild symptoms. These positive tests occurred as the operation to bring passengers home from the affected ship continued. The evacuations and repatriations are ongoing, with health officials monitoring the situation.

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Associated Press (AP)May 11

French woman evacuated from cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus

A French woman and an American passenger have tested positive for hantavirus after being evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The evacuations occurred on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with passengers disembarking in Tenerife, Canary Islands, and then being transported to various destinations including Paris, France, and Manchester, England. American passengers are undergoing quarantine at Nebraska Medicine's Davis Global Center in Omaha. The ship was reportedly experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, leading to the disembarkation and subsequent medical evaluations of passengers.

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Passengers are being evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

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The ship is described as 'hantavirus-hit'.

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A French woman tested positive for hantavirus.

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Two US citizens tested positive for hantavirus.

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A French woman evacuated from the MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus.

— Health Minister Stephanie Rist

May 10, 2026

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Al JazeeraMay 10

Passengers from Hantavirus-hit cruise begin disembarking ship

Passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius are now disembarking following a Hantavirus outbreak. The ship, which had been at the center of the health concern, is facilitating the departure of its passengers. The disembarkation process began recently, allowing individuals to leave the vessel. The specific location where this is occurring is not detailed, but it is in connection with the cruise ship's operations. The reason for the disembarkation is directly linked to the confirmed Hantavirus cases onboard, necessitating the passengers' departure from the ship.

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The Guardian - World NewsMay 10

Spain starts evacuating passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife – Europe live

Spanish health officials have begun evacuating passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship docked in Tenerife due to a hantavirus scare. All 146 passengers on board are currently asymptomatic. The evacuation process involves passengers wearing blue plastic ponchos and being assisted by medical teams in hazmat suits. The situation is being closely monitored by health authorities in Spain. The reason for the evacuation is a precautionary measure following the detection of hantavirus.

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Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are beginning to disembark.

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The MV Hondius is at the center of a Hantavirus outbreak.

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The ship involved is named MV Hondius.

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Passengers are beginning to evacuate the cruise ship in Tenerife.

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Medical teams in hazmat suits are assisting with the evacuation.

May 9, 2026

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South China Morning PostMay 9

Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital

UK health authorities are preparing to isolate approximately 24 British passengers and crew from a virus-affected cruise ship, the MV Hondius. These individuals, along with two from Ireland, will be transferred to Arrowe Park Hospital, a facility previously used for Covid-19 patients, upon their arrival in the UK. The ship is expected to anchor off Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, and the majority of its nearly 150 passengers will be repatriated to their home countries. Currently, none of the individuals being brought to the UK are exhibiting symptoms of hantavirus. Upon arrival, they will undergo clinical assessment and testing as per the advice of the UK Health Security Agency.

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BBC News - WorldMay 9

Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches

Tenerife faces anger and resignation as the cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying passengers with potential hantavirus exposure, approaches. The ship, denied docking in Cape Verde, will anchor offshore and passengers will be ferried to Granadilla port for repatriation or quarantine. This decision by the central government has sparked protests, with some residents feeling their concerns are ignored, referencing ongoing migrant arrivals. Authorities assure that local residents will be protected and have provided more details about the ship's arrival, easing some anxieties. The situation highlights the island's role in international migration issues and public health concerns.

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UK health authorities will isolate about 24 people from a virus-hit cruise ship in a former Covid-19 hospital.

— NHS officials

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The passengers and crew are currently on board the Dutch ship, the MV Hondius, due to anchor off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday.

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None of the individuals from the cruise ship are currently showing any symptoms of hantavirus.

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Upon arrival, individuals will be taken to a managed setting for clinical assessment and testing, in line with UK Health Security Agency advice.

— NHS England North West and NHS Cheshire

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More than 3,000 people died in 2025 trying to reach the Canary Islands, according to NGO Caminando Fronteras.

— NGO Caminando Fronteras

May 8, 2026

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Al JazeeraMay 8

Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port

Protesters in Tenerife are demonstrating against the planned arrival of a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak. The ship, carrying passengers affected by the virus, is en route to a port in the Canary Islands. Residents are expressing concerns and opposition to the vessel docking due to the public health implications of the hantavirus. The protests highlight local anxieties surrounding the potential spread of the virus and its impact on the island community. The situation involves the ship's imminent arrival, the ongoing health crisis onboard, and the resulting public outcry from the local population.

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South China Morning PostMay 8

Spain to repatriate guests as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canaries

Spain will repatriate passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship after it docks in the Canary Islands on Sunday. The vessel is experiencing a hantavirus outbreak. Upon arrival at the port of Granadilla on Tenerife, flights will be arranged to transport guests back to their home countries. This action is being taken by the Spanish government to address the health situation on board. The repatriation process is expected to begin on the same day the ship reaches port.

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Protesters in Tenerife are opposing the arrival of a cruise ship.

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The ship is heading for a port in the Canary Islands.

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Passengers on a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak will be repatriated.

— Spanish government

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The cruise ship MV Hondius is scheduled to arrive in the Canary Islands on Sunday.

— Spanish government

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Flights will be available on Sunday to transport passengers from the ship.

— Angel Victor Torres

May 7, 2026

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Al JazeeraMay 7

Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship

A cruise ship carrying passengers affected by a hantavirus outbreak is scheduled to dock in the southern resort town of Tenerife. Local residents are awaiting the ship's arrival, with the news generating concern and attention within the community. The specific cruise line and the number of affected individuals have not been detailed. The vessel's docking in Tenerife signifies the immediate impact of the health situation on a popular tourist destination. Authorities are expected to manage the situation upon the ship's arrival, addressing public health protocols.

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BBC News - WorldMay 7

Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'

Residents of Tenerife in the Canary Islands have expressed concern over the docking of the ship MV Hondius. The vessel's arrival has sparked worries among locals due to potential hantavirus risks. While the article does not specify when the ship docked or the exact nature of the hantavirus concern, it highlights the apprehension of Tenerife residents. The report indicates that the docking is being described as "reckless" by at least one resident, suggesting a perceived lack of caution regarding the ship's presence and any associated health implications.

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A cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak is set to dock in southern Tenerife.

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Locals in Tenerife are reacting to the news of the cruise ship's arrival.

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Hantavirus is a serious illness that can be transmitted to humans.

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A Tenerife resident called the docking of the hantavirus ship 'reckless'.

— Tenerife resident

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People on Tenerife are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.

— People on Tenerife

May 6, 2026

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South China Morning PostMay 6

Spain opens port to hantavirus-hit cruise ship as rare Andes strain confirmed

Spain has opened its port to the MV Hondius, a luxury cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, to allow passengers and crew to disembark. The ship had been stranded off the coast of Cabo Verde with nearly 150 people aboard. South Africa confirmed that one of the victims was infected with a rare Andes strain of hantavirus, which can, in uncommon circumstances, spread between humans. A Swiss passenger who returned home has been diagnosed and is receiving treatment, with no broader public danger identified. Tragically, a Dutch couple and a German national who were on the ship have died, and a British national is in intensive care in South Africa. The Netherlands is arranging to evacuate three patients from the vessel.

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Spain has agreed to allow a cruise ship, the MV Hondius, to dock, which was experiencing a hantavirus outbreak.

— article

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South Africa confirmed a rare Andes strain of hantavirus among victims, which can spread between humans in rare cases.

— article

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A man who was a passenger on the MV Hondius was infected with hantavirus and is being treated in Zurich, with no danger to the broader population.

— Swiss government

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A Dutch couple and a German national who were on the ship have died from the virus.

— article

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A British national is in intensive care in South Africa after being on the MV Hondius.

— article