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IN PHOTOS: Deadly hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands as final destination

Updated On: 18 May, 2026 02:50 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The MV Hondius cruise ship arrived back at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, it's final destination after a hantavirus outbreak onboard left three passengers dead and several others infected. (Pics/AFP)

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The virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius sails towards Rotterdam as Dutch authorities prepare for one of the country’s most closely monitored maritime health operations. PIC/AFP

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The virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius sails towards Rotterdam as Dutch authorities prepare for one of the country’s most closely monitored maritime health operations. PIC/AFP
The vessel travelled from Tenerife along the coasts of Africa and Europe as global health agencies closely monitored the developing outbreak

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The vessel travelled from Tenerife along the coasts of Africa and Europe as global health agencies closely monitored the developing outbreak

The MV Hondius enters the port of Rotterdam marking the final stageof a troubled voyage that placed international health authorities on alert over the spread of hantavirus that claimed lives of three passengers 

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The MV Hondius enters the port of Rotterdam marking the final stageof a troubled voyage that placed international health authorities on alert over the spread of hantavirus that claimed lives of three passengers 

Crew members stand aboard the vessel wearing face masks as the ship nears the Dutch coastline after days of sailing under strict medical observation

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Crew members stand aboard the vessel wearing face masks as the ship nears the Dutch coastline after days of sailing under strict medical observation

After all passengers disembarked earlier in the Canary Islands, only 25 crew members and two medical personnel remained onboard for the final leg of the journey

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After all passengers disembarked earlier in the Canary Islands, only 25 crew members and two medical personnel remained onboard for the final leg of the journey

Port authorities and medical teams prepare screening and quarantine facilities ahead of the ship’s arrival in Rotterdam

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Port authorities and medical teams prepare screening and quarantine facilities ahead of the ship’s arrival in Rotterdam

Crew members unable to return home immediately are expected to remain in quarantine in the Netherlands following medical screening procedures

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Crew members unable to return home immediately are expected to remain in quarantine in the Netherlands following medical screening procedures

Health officials said the outbreak reached 11 cases, including nine confirmed infections, prompting international quarantine and contact-tracing measures.

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Health officials said the outbreak reached 11 cases, including nine confirmed infections, prompting international quarantine and contact-tracing measures.

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