Masks, movies and solo deck walks: life aboard a hantavirus-hit cruise ship
CNN • • health
Key Points:
- The MV Hondius, carrying nearly 150 passengers, is anchored off Cape Verde due to an outbreak of hantavirus, which has resulted in three deaths and several illnesses among passengers.
- Spain has agreed to receive the ship in the Canary Islands in three to four days, but until then, passengers remain isolated on board with strict hygiene measures in place to prevent further spread.
- Human-to-human transmission of the hantavirus is suspected to have occurred only among very close contacts, and the World Health Organization states the risk to the general public is very low.
- Despite the situation, passengers report remaining calm and in good spirits, with the crew providing medical care, disinfecting the vessel, and ensuring passengers are informed and comfortable.
- Passengers are following safety protocols such as social distancing, mask-wearing, and sanitizing, while trying to maintain morale through activities like reading, watching movies, and sharing updates via social media.
