The cruise ship upon which a deadly strain of hantavirus infected nearly one dozen people and killed three others has arrived in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where it will be thoroughly disinfected and crew members will enter immediate quarantine to ensure no further spread of the disease.
Specialist workers in full protective equipment begin the process of disinfecting the cruise ship MV Hondius.
Monday, May 18, 2026The MV Hondius arrives in the Netherlands carrying 25 crew members and two medical professionals, none of whom are showing any symptoms of the Andes strain of hantavirus.
Researchers with the World Health Organization and World Bank say the world is not prepared for the next inevitable pandemic, warning global health research, prevention and preparedness has not kept pace with an increasing frequency and intensity of infectious disease epidemics.
Thursday, May 14, 2026More than 40 people are being monitored but there are no confirmed cases in the United States, CNBC reported.
