Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the chief of the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to arrive in Tenerife, Canary Islands, on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers from the MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged cruise ship. This follows a hantavirus outbreak that has led to the deaths of three passengers, including a Dutch couple and a German woman. The ship, which is carrying around 150 individuals, is expected to arrive on Sunday, with plans for passengers to be repatriated to their home countries via special flights. The outbreak has raised international concerns as the Andes virus strain, which can be transmitted between people, has been confirmed among those infected. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the WHO has stated that the risk to the general public remains low, emphasizing that the virus is not highly contagious. As part of the response, two Dutch healthcare workers and a WHO representative are currently on board the ship to conduct risk assessments and provide assistance. Evacuation plans must be executed between Sunday and Monday due to anticipated adverse weather conditions.