# Hondius
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Containing the Andes: Europe Concludes High-Stakes Evacuation of Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship
European health authorities and the WHO have successfully contained an Andes Hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship Hondius, concluding a high-security evacuation in Tenerife. Despite nine reported cases and three deaths, the global risk is assessed as low due to the virus's limited transmission capacity and the effective execution of 'closed-loop' containment protocols.
Tragedy in the Atlantic: A Luxury Polar Cruise Becomes a Hantavirus Laboratory
A deadly Hantavirus outbreak on the luxury expedition ship Hondius has left three dead and several others in critical condition off the coast of Africa. The incident has sparked fears of rare human-to-human transmission and highlights the significant medical risks associated with high-end adventure tourism in remote biomes.