French Woman Critical After Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Hondius
A French woman is in critical condition with severe lung and heart complications following a hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship 'Hondius.' She is currently supported by an artificial lung at Bichat Hospital in Paris. The outbreak, which occurred during a voyage from Argentina to Cape Verde, has resulted in three deaths, including one German passenger. In total, eleven infections have been confirmed, with another case considered probable by the World Health Organization (WHO). While four other French passengers tested negative, British authorities are evacuating ten individuals from Saint Helena and Ascension Island for precautionary isolation due to contact with confirmed cases. Over 120 passengers and crew were evacuated via Tenerife, with subsequent flights landing in the Netherlands where many tested negative. The WHO states there is no evidence of widespread transmission, emphasizing that person-to-person spread is rare and distinct from pandemic-level risks like coronavirus. However, officials warn that further cases may emerge in coming weeks due to the virus's long incubation period.
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