With the repatriation of five French nationals, now hospitalized in Paris, questions have arisen regarding the management and isolation of their contacts. The procedures for quarantine have been specified by decree.

Transportation, virologic testing, clinical examinations: As the repatriation of the five French nationals still onboard the MV Hondius could take place as early as Sunday,…

Eight people on board fell ill, including three who died. Hantavirus is usually spread by rodents but can in rare cases be transmitted person-to-person.