World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the fight against hantavirus is ongoing following an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which resulted in the deaths of three passengers. The ship, which had set sail from Argentina, experienced an outbreak that has led to seven confirmed cases and one probable case among its passengers and crew. While health officials maintain that the global public health risk is low, Tedros noted that the situation could evolve due to the virus's long incubation period. He urged countries to adhere to WHO guidelines, which recommend a 42-day quarantine for evacuees. The MV Hondius faced diplomatic challenges during the evacuation process, with Spain allowing the ship to anchor off the Canary Islands for passenger disembarkation, while Cape Verde refused to accept it. The ship is set to be disinfected upon its arrival in the Netherlands.