Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears end of voyage, to dock in Rotterdam
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The cruise ship MV Hondius, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, is set to dock in Rotterdam on Monday with 27 remaining crew and medical staff who will undergo quarantine. Three passengers died from the rare virus, though the WHO has stated the risk is low and contagion is rare. The ship's voyage began in Argentina, and after evacuations in the Canary Islands, it faced diplomatic challenges before heading to Rotterdam for disinfection.
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