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Hantavirus cruise outbreak: Hondius arrives at Granadilla and passengers begin disembarkation
The cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at Granadilla port in Tenerife on Sunday as the evacuation began. The first group of 14 Spanish passengers disembarked in groups of five and were taken to shore, with plans to transfer them to a hospital in Madrid. Remaining passengers are to be moved by bus to the local airport for onward transport.
Why It Matters
This event involves a health outbreak on a cruise ship and subsequent cross-border medical logistics, highlighting how authorities coordinate evacuation and treatment for affected travelers.
Timeline
3 Events
Passengers to be transported by bus to the airport
May 10, 2026
From the shore, passengers will board buses and be taken to the local airport for onward transport to Madrid.
First group of Spanish passengers disembarks
May 10, 2026
At the start of the evacuation, 14 Spanish passengers were the first to disembark, in groups of five, and were taken to the shore. They are to be transported to a hospital in Madrid after disembarkation.
MV Hondius arrives at Granadilla port, Tenerife
May 10, 2026
The Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at the small industrial port of Granadilla on Tenerife early on Sunday.