Spanish authorities are preparing to receive the MV Hondius in the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship killed at least three passengers and triggered contact tracing across multiple countries. The Dutch-flagged vessel is expected to arrive at Tenerife by the end of the weekend. Emergency officials stated that passengers and crew will be directed to a "completely isolated, cordoned-off area" for safe evacuations.
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Spain preps isolated evacuation for hantavirus-hit cruise ship

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Canary Islands officials are preparing an isolated evacuation for 140 people aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship.

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