Virus-hit cruise ship arrives in Tenerife as medics await passengers
Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 10, 2026Country: Spain
Health

The MV Hondius cruise ship, affected by hantavirus, has arrived in Tenerife after a passenger died. Intensive preparations have been made to receive over 100 people on board and repatriate them. The Spanish health minister stated that the risk of contagion for the general population is low, while enhanced security measures have been implemented at the port. Passengers will be examined by medical teams before being transported to the coast for repatriation.
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