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Spanish island braces for arrival of Hantavirus cruise ship

Le Monde (English) · May 9, 2026, 2:58 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The MV Hondius, hit by a hantavirus outbreak, is set to anchor off Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, on Sunday. About 80 passengers will be evacuated by Zodiac boats and immediately repatriated by plane. The operation is being overseen by the World Health Organization's director general.

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