MV Hondius Cleared to Resume Sailing After Hantavirus Outbreak
MV Hondius is cleared to sail again just weeks after hantavirus outbreak and huge disinfection

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The MV Hondius cruise ship has been cleared to sail again after a hantavirus outbreak resulted in 13 confirmed cases and three deaths. Following extensive disinfection, Dutch health authorities have declared the ship safe, allowing it to resume operations from Rotterdam.
- 01The hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius resulted in 13 confirmed cases and three fatalities.
- 02Passengers were quarantined at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside, with 16 still undergoing tests.
- 03The ship underwent a deep clean following advice from the Dutch public health agency.
- 04The planned departure from Rotterdam was delayed for additional cleaning procedures.
- 05All voyages from June 13 onwards are expected to proceed as scheduled.
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The MV Hondius, a cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, has been cleared to resume sailing after a hantavirus outbreak that led to 13 confirmed cases and three deaths. The outbreak prompted a global health alert earlier this month, with passengers falling ill after a voyage that began on April 6. The Dutch public health agency has confirmed that the ship is now safe for travel following extensive disinfection procedures. Passengers, including 22 Britons, were quarantined at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside, with 16 still hospitalized for testing. The ship's departure from Rotterdam was initially delayed for additional cleaning, but authorities have now declared that there are no longer any obstacles to its return to service. Oceanwide Expeditions has announced that all voyages scheduled from June 13 onwards will proceed as planned, ensuring no further disruptions to the sailing schedule.
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The outbreak and subsequent quarantine measures affected local health services and the cruise industry.
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