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Cruise cluster records remain stable. The MV Hondius is sailing to Rotterdam with crew and medics for disinfection; no symptoms reported onboard.
As of May 10, the Netherlands has 4 hantavirus cases (2 deaths) linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak (Andes virus). Dutch passengers/crew were among the earliest and most severely affected, with medical evacuations from the vessel. This is part of a contained international cluster with no evidence of wider community spread. Contact tracing and monitoring continue.
Cruise cluster records remain stable. The MV Hondius is sailing to Rotterdam with crew and medics for disinfection; no symptoms reported onboard.
WHO May 15 briefing + ECDC 16 May