The EU activated the mechanism after an Andes hantavirus outbreak on the vessel, which arrived at the port of Tenerife

Virologist Gustavo Palacios, one of the few experts to have worked on this type of outbreak, believes the risk of spread is limited if appropriate measures are taken. He said that…

Some on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife, Spain May 11, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]