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Passengers From Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship MV Hondius Arrive At Eindhoven Airport

Passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrive at Eindhoven Airport on May 12, 2026, after being evacuated from Tenerife on chartered flights organized by the Dutch government.The cruise ship experienced an outbreak of hantavirus, with the World Health Organization confirming cases among passengers and crew members. Medical staff accompany the evacuees, who maintain distance from one another on the specially chartered aircraft the Bombardier Challenger 605 of Luxembourg Air Rescue. Personnel and passengers wear protective equipment and hazmat suits as part of the comprehensive safety measures. Eindhoven, the Netherlands on May 12, 2026 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13695147
Date Taken	12 May 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category	Health
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto

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