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MV Hondius Cruise Ship In Quarantine In The Netherlands

The Dutch polar expedition cruise ship MV Hondius sits moored at the docks of Europoort in Rotterdam, under quarantine, two days after arriving in Rotterdam following a deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak that killed three people and infected at least eight aboard the Oceanwide Expeditions vessel. "Verboden Toegang Bio Hazard Zone" meaning No Entry Bio Hazard Zone signage is visible at the double perimeter fencing surrounding the berth as Dutch health authorities coordinate disinfection of the ship with people wearing full body air tight sealed protection hazmat suits, facemasks, gloves and boots. The WHO assessed the risk to the wider global population as low. Rotterdam, the Netherlands on May 20, 2026 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13726680
Date Taken	20 May 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category	Health
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto

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