The hantavirus-stricken HV Hondius arrived in Spain Sunday morning after the outbreak on the ship left three travelers dead and sparked global concern over a possible wider spread of the rodent-borne illness.
The plagued Dutch cruise ship reached Tenerife – the Canary Islands’ largest island – with more than 140 passengers and crew expected to undergo health screenings to check for symptoms before disembarking in small groups about three hours later.
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The passengers, who will be required to leave their belongings on the ship, will then be ferried ashore in small boats in groups of five to 10.
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