The virus-stricken cruise ship Hondius has docked in Tenerife, and passengers will be returned to their home countries. There are serious fears the virus could spread further, and passengers will be closely monitored. This is what happened:
WorldFive of eight suspected cases of hantavirus have been confirmed after an outbreak was detected aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. Of the eight people, three have died. This is how the days aboard the virus-stricken ship have unfolded.
WorldFive of eight suspected cases of hantavirus have now been confirmed following the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, the WHO says. The WHO stresses that the outbreak should not be seen as the start of a new epidemic.
WorldThe first suspected case of hantavirus associated with the MV Hondius has been reported in the Netherlands. Around 30 people left the ship on April 24 to return to their home countries following the first death, the cruise company announced. Among them was a Swedish man.
WorldFive cases of hantavirus have been confirmed following an outbreak on board the cruise ship MV Hondius. The infection is believed to have originated at a garbage dump in Argentina, where two passengers had been birdwatching.
WorldThe particular variant of hantavirus that affected passengers aboard the MV Hondius can attack the lungs and has a high mortality rate. However, the risk of a major outbreak is small, according to Professor Magnus Gisslén.
SwedenIt was supposed to be a fun trip across the Atlantic - but ended with a deadly virus outbreak, isolated passengers and a ship in limbo at sea. This is what the terrifying days on the MV Hondius looked like.
WorldThe virus-stricken ship MV Hondius will be allowed to dock in Granadilla in southern Tenerife. From there, those on board, except those who are seriously ill, will be flown home, the Spanish government announced. Three people have died in a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius. On Wednesday it emerged that a former passenger has also fallen ill in Switzerland.
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