MV Hondius faces future amid hantavirus outbreak

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The MV Hondius cruise ship had a serious hantavirus outbreak. Three passengers sadly died from this illness.

More than 120 people left the ship in Spain. There are nine confirmed hantavirus cases from the outbreak.

The hantavirus usually spreads from rodent droppings. There is no specific treatment for this virus.

The Hondius is now sailing to a Dutch port. It will undergo a very thorough cleaning there.

Experts say the hantavirus can be killed with normal cleaning. They believe the risk for future cruises is low.

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What happened on the MV Hondius cruise ship?

There was a serious hantavirus outbreak.

How many passengers died from the hantavirus?

Three passengers sadly died from this illness.

What will happen to the Hondius after it sails to a Dutch port?

It will undergo a very thorough cleaning there.

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