Dutch health officials clear hantavirus ship to sail again
The MV Hondius cruise ship has been cleared to resume its schedule after a hantavirus outbreak that resulted in three deaths. Dutch health officials confirmed that effective cleaning and disinfection were carried out before the ship's return to sea. The Hondius is set to sail again starting June 13, following the completion of all health authority requirements.
- ▪The MV Hondius was cleared to sail on May 30 after cleaning and disinfection in Rotterdam.
- ▪The hantavirus outbreak caused three passenger deaths and 13 confirmed cases, prompting a global health alert.
- ▪The ship will resume its cruise schedule from June 13 after fulfilling health authority requirements.
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Dutch health officials clear hantavirus ship to sail againSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe MV Hondius - on which three people died due to hantavirus - will resume its cruise schedule from June 13.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 31, 2026, 02:25 AMUpdated May 31, 2026, 02:25 AMSummariseThe MV Hondius cruise ship was cleared to sail on May 30 after effective cleaning and disinfection in Rotterdam following a hantavirus outbreak.A hantavirus outbreak disrupted the ship's journey, causing three passenger deaths and 13 confirmed cases, prompting a global health alert.Owner Oceanwide Expeditions plans for the Hondius to resume its cruise schedule from June 13 after fulfilling all health authority requirements.AI generatedTHE HAGUE - A cruise ship which sparked a global health…
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