Monday, May 18Monday, May 18A hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch cruise ship *MV Hondius* has resulted in at least 11 confirmed cases, including three deaths, across multiple countries. The outbreak originated on the ship, which was docked in Tenerife, Spain, before all passengers and crew were evacuated. The World Health Organization (WHO has confirmed the total case count, with Spain reporting a new infection in a passenger evacuated from the ship, bringing its total to at least one confirmed case .
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned countries to prepare for additional cases in the coming weeks, urging adherence to WHO recommendations, including a 42-day quarantine and constant monitoring of high-risk contacts. Spain was praised for its role in evacuating the ship and providing medical care . The outbreak has prompted varying public health responses, with France implementing strict protocols for repatriated passengers, while the U.S. has adopted a more relaxed approach** . French authorities have expressed uncertainty about whether the virus has mutated, though officials remain cautiously optimistic .
A Dutch ornithologist aboard the *MV Hondius* is suspected of being patient zero, though the exact source of his infection remains unclear . Among the confirmed cases, a French woman initially had her symptoms dismissed as anxiety before her condition deteriorated, leaving her in critical condition in a Paris hospital . Meanwhile, Lithuania has reported no cases linked to the outbreak, with health officials assuring residents of their safety . The *MV Hondius* is now en route to the Netherlands after its evacuation .
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