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Two Indians on hantavirus ship are healthy and quarantined in Netherlands after evacuation

International
Published on 10 May 2026
Two Indians on hantavirus ship are healthy and quarantined in Netherlands after evacuation

They showed no symptoms after disembarking under WHO protocols

Two Indian nationals aboard the Dutch-flagged vessel MV Hondius, reported to be hit by hantavirus, have disembarked and been evacuated to the Netherlands. The Indian Embassy in Madrid said the passengers are healthy and asymptomatic, and the group of about 150 will be quarantined following WHO and Spanish health protocols.

  • Two Indians were evacuated from MV Hondius to the Netherlands
  • Officials say they are healthy and asymptomatic
  • About 150 passengers disembarked under WHO and Spanish protocols
  • Quarantine will follow relevant health safety procedures
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