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Last two evacuation flights from hantavirus-hit ship to depart Monday afternoon

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Posted on May 11, 2026

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· Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Last Two Evacuation Flights from Hantavirus-Affected Ship Leave Tenerife Monday

Evacuation Details and International Response

(Corrects country reference in paragraph 2 to the Netherlands instead of New Zealand)

Overview of the Situation

TENERIFE/MADRID, May 10 (Reuters) - The final two flights to evacuate passengers from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak docked near Tenerife will depart on Monday afternoon, Spain's health minister said on Sunday evening, adding 94 passengers had been evacuated so far.

Flight Information and Passenger Distribution

One flight frm Australia will carry six passengers and another from the Netherlands will take 18 passengers, with both flights also taking passengers from other countries which did not send their own repatriation flights, officials have said.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Corina Pons, Victoria Waldersee; Editing by Aurora Ellis)

Key Takeaways

  • The cruise ship MV Hondius anchored near Tenerife on May 10 under strict protocols; all onboard remained asymptomatic during disembarkation, though three deaths and eight confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases were reported (wincountry.com).
  • An unprecedented evacuation, supervised by Spain’s Health Minister Mónica García and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, began Sunday using small boats, sealed buses and “bubble” transfer systems to avoid local contact (elpais.com).
  • Following earlier repatriation flights to Spain, France, the UK, Canada, Turkey, the US and others, the final two flights—one direct to Australia (six passengers) and another to the Netherlands (18 passengers plus others)—will depart Monday afternoon, completing the evacuation (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many passengers have been evacuated from the cruise ship?
A total of 94 passengers have been evacuated so far from the cruise ship affected by the hantavirus outbreak.
When will the final evacuation flights depart from Tenerife?
The final two evacuation flights are scheduled to depart on Monday afternoon.
Which countries are operating the last two evacuation flights?
The last two flights are operated by Australia and the Netherlands.
Will passengers from other countries also be on the evacuation flights?
Yes, both flights will also carry passengers from other countries which did not send their own repatriation flights.

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