A passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship, affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, is being treated in Switzerland, while the Canary Islands president opposes the ship's docking over health concerns. The outbreak has caused three deaths and left others critically ill, with two crew members set for evacuation.
A passenger from the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius, which has been plagued by a deadly hantavirus outbreak , is currently receiving treatment in Zurich after showing symptoms upon returning to Switzerland.
The outbreak of this rare, rodent-borne disease, which has a mortality rate of 40%, has resulted in three deaths and left several others critically ill. The ship remains anchored in the Atlantic near Cape Verde but is expected to eventually dock in the Canary Islands. Swiss authorities confirmed that the man and his wife had returned from a South American trip at the end of April.
The man began experiencing symptoms only after arriving home and was immediately hospitalized at the University Hospital of Zurich after consulting his doctor. His wife, though asymptomatic, has been placed in isolation as a precaution. Health officials are investigating any potential recent contacts but have assured the public that the risk remains low.
Meanwhile, the president of Spain's Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has strongly opposed allowing the cruise ship to dock, citing concerns over a potential outbreak. Clavijo criticized the Spanish government for lack of transparency and professionalism, stating that the decision to permit the ship's arrival was not based on technical criteria. He accused the health minister of failing to provide adequate explanations regarding WHO guidelines and insisted that the ship should not be allowed to enter Canarian territory.
Earlier reports indicated that the ship was set to dock at Tenerife, with two critically ill crew members, including a British doctor, scheduled for evacuation. One crew member will be flown to the Netherlands via Cape Verde, while the British doctor will be transported directly to the Canaries in a medical aircraft.
Spain's health ministry confirmed that the ship is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands within three to four days, where passengers and crew will undergo medical evaluations before being repatriated. The MV Hondius has been under international scrutiny since the WHO was alerted about the outbreak on Saturday. With three confirmed deaths and others falling ill, passengers and crew have been in isolation after Cape Verde authorities denied the ship docking rights.
The vessel remains anchored off Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, with footage showing deserted decks and masked individuals moving cautiously. The situation has raised concerns about the spread of the disease and the adequacy of containment measures
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