Four Australians Among Last Evacuated from MV Hondius Cruise Ship During Andes Virus Outbreak; Three Dead, Five Confirmed Infected

The MV Hondius cruise ship, carrying 147 passengers, docked at Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands following an Andes virus outbreak. Three deaths have been confirmed and five passengers are infected with hantavirus. International evacuations are underway, coordinated by WHO and national authorities. Four Australian passengers are expected to return home by Tuesday via charter flight, with medical staff aboard. None of the remaining passengers show symptoms, though all will undergo quarantine procedures in their home countries. The Andes virus strain detected can occasionally spread between people, unlike typical hantavirus. Evacuees are leaving luggage behind and taking only essential items. The Dutch-flagged vessel will proceed to Rotterdam after all passengers disembark.