Spain Prepares Evacuation Of Hantavirus-Positive Cruise Ship

Introduction

On Friday, Spanish officials announced that they were ready to receive more than 140 passengers and crew from a cruise ship that has been identified as carrying a case of hantavirus. The vessel, named MV Hondius, is bound for the Canary Islands, and authorities in the archipelago have outlined a plan to conduct careful evacuations once the ship arrives.

What is Hantavirus?

Hantavirus is a group of viruses that are typically carried