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New infections confirmed on cruise ship contaminated with Hantavirus: this is how the health emergency is progressing
The health emergency recorded on a cruise ship contaminated with Hantavirus, which remained docked on the island of Tenerife, Spain, continues.
TL;DR
- A health emergency is ongoing on a cruise ship in Tenerife due to Hantavirus contamination.
- Passengers and crew are being evacuated under strict sanitary protocols.
- Two new Hantavirus cases have been confirmed, raising concerns.
- A total of 125 passengers and crew from 23 countries have been evacuated or are being transferred.
- The ship is heading to Rotterdam with 32 crew members and medical personnel aboard, a journey expected to take approximately five days.
- Spanish authorities are monitoring the situation and health of those linked to the outbreak.