Brit hospitalised with hantavirus in the Netherlands after cruise ship outbreak returns to UK
A British national infected with hantavirus has been medically evacuated from the Netherlands back to the UK. The individual is now following strict infection control measures after being treated in the Netherlands. This case is part of an outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, which has reported multiple infections and fatalities.
- ▪The British national was treated for hantavirus in the Netherlands before being evacuated to the UK.
- ▪Health officials confirmed that the individual is adhering to strict infection prevention measures.
- ▪The outbreak is associated with the cruise ship MV Hondius, which has seen at least 11 reported cases and three fatalities.
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