"Three suspected hantavirus case patients have just been evacuated from the ship and are on their way to receive medical care in the Netherlands in co-ordination with WHO, the ship's operator and national authorities from Cabo Verde, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands."
"WHO continues to work with the ship's operators to closely monitor the health of passengers and crew, working with countries to support appropriate medical follow-up and evacuation where needed."
"At this stage, the overall public health risk remains low."
Eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus have emerged, resulting in three deaths. The rare Andes strain is the only known variant capable of human-to-human transmission. The MV Hondius cruise ship, carrying a British doctor and a Dutch crew member, was evacuated for medical care in the Netherlands. Spanish authorities allowed the ship to continue its journey to the Canary Islands after expressing concerns. The World Health Organization is monitoring the health of passengers and crew, stating that the overall public health risk remains low.
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