A Spanish national evacuated from a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus.

The patient was among 14 Spaniards quarantined in Madrid since May 10 following their departure from the MV Hondius.

Health authorities across multiple countries are monitoring passengers and crew as the incubation period can last up to six weeks.

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A Spanish national who was evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius and is isolating at a hospital in Madrid has tested positive of hantavirus, Spain’s Ministry of Health said Monday.