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MV Hondius Docks Off Tenerife as Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers Mass Evacuation
The cruise ship MV Hondius reached Tenerife early on 10 May 2026 after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on board. Spanish health authorities began evacuating passengers from anchor off Granadilla harbour from Sunday morning, flying them out under strict biosecurity and into quarantine. Officials say no one on board is currently showing symptoms.