Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius: Two Indians Among Stranded Crew
2 Indians among 149 on ‘death trap’ cruise: What we know about the Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius
The Indian Express
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A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, a Dutch expedition vessel, has left 149 people stranded off Cape Verde, including two Indian crew members. The outbreak has resulted in three fatalities, while health authorities are managing the situation and monitoring those exposed, including the Indians whose health status is currently unknown.
- 01Two Indian crew members are among 149 people stranded on the MV Hondius due to a hantavirus outbreak.
- 02Three passengers have died, and several others have been infected.
- 03Infected individuals have been evacuated for medical care, while the health status of the Indian crew members remains undisclosed.
- 04The outbreak is linked to the Andes virus, primarily transmitted through infected rodents.
- 05Health authorities, including the World Health Organization, are coordinating quarantine and screening efforts.
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The MV Hondius, a Dutch expedition vessel, is currently stranded in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde with 149 people on board, including two Indian crew members. The ship has been affected by a hantavirus outbreak that has led to the deaths of three passengers and several infections. While the ship's operator, Oceanwide Expeditions, has stated that the situation is under control, the health status of the Indian crew members remains undisclosed. Infected passengers have been evacuated for medical treatment, and health authorities, including the World Health Organization, are coordinating next steps, which include quarantine and screening procedures for all passengers and crew. The MV Hondius had departed from Argentina on an expedition cruise and was en route to the Canary Islands when the outbreak occurred. The hantavirus, primarily transmitted through infected rodents, is believed to be linked to the Andes virus, which can occasionally spread between humans through close contact.
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The outbreak poses health risks to those on board and raises concerns about potential spread to other regions.
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