"The MV Hondius is expected to anchor off Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands early on Sunday morning. The US, the UK, and several European countries are sending aircraft to evacuate their citizens from the cruise ship. The head of the World Health Organization said the risk posed by the hantavirus outbreak "remains low." Stay with us for the latest news on the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak:"
"Spanish authorities are gearing up for the arrival of the MV Hondius, with nearly 150 people on board. Here's what we know about the evacuation plans: The Dutch-flagged MV Hodius is expected to anchor offshore Those aboard will be screened and brought ashore in small boats They will be taken to the airport by bus once the planes from their countries are ready for take-off"
"Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard MV Hodius The European Union is sending two more planes for the remaining European citizens The US and UK said planes and contingency plans were being arranged for non-EU citizens Local authorities say the evacuation must take place between Sunday and Monday, before weather conditions at sea change"
"WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in Tenerife to oversee the safe disembarkation of passengers and crew [File: May 9]Image: Andres Gutierrez/Anadolu/picture alliance"
The MV Hondius cruise ship is expected to anchor offshore Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands early Sunday morning after a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands have confirmed plans to send aircraft to evacuate their citizens, and the European Union is sending two additional planes for other European passengers. The United States and the United Kingdom are arranging planes and contingency plans for non-EU citizens. Spanish authorities plan to screen nearly 150 people on board and bring them ashore in small boats, then transport them to the airport by bus once departure aircraft are ready. The evacuation must occur between Sunday and Monday due to changing sea weather conditions. The World Health Organization chief said the risk remains low.
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