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The U.S. Department of Health confirmed two U.S. citizens infected with the Hantavirus from the cruise ship Hondios, which has seen a deadly outbreak of the disease. Spanish authorities evacuated 94 people from 19 countries, while 7 confirmed cases were recorded, of which 3 people died.
U.S. health authorities have officially announced two hantavirus cases among U.S. citizens evacuated from the cruise ship Hondios. The ministry explained that one of the 27 evacuated Americans showed mild symptoms of the virus, while the second infected person tested positive for the dangerous Andean strain of the virus. The injured are currently under complete medical isolation since their arrival on U.S. soil, where all evacuees to a specialized medical center in Nebraska to receive the necessary care and close follow-up. The Dutch ship MV Hondios set off on its ill-fated voyage from Argentina on April 1, heading towards Cape Verde, before arriving in the Canary Islands on Sunday. During this long voyage, the deadly Hantavirus broke out aboard the ship in early May. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 7 confirmed cases The virus killed 3 people, an elderly Dutch couple and a German woman. This dangerous situation prompted the Spanish authorities to carry out a large-scale evacuation. Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia of Tenerife announced the evacuation of a total of 94 passengers and crew, from 19 different countries, aboard 8 private jets. Additional planes were also sent from the Netherlands and Australia to transport another 24 people. Hantavirus is a viral disease Serious fevers and acute respiratory illnesses that may lead to death. The virus is usually spread through exposure to infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva, raising questions about the source of infection on board.
Source: Al-Wehda Al-Arabia News Portal
