The complex operation to repatriate passengers and crew from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius is nearly complete. Up to 150 people have begun flying home aboard military and government planes from Spain's Canary Islands.
The World Health Organization has recommended, but not mandated, a 42-day quarantine for those returning. The recommendation comes after an outbreak of hantavirus on the ship, which has raised concerns about the potential spread of the disease.
Different countries are managing quarantine requirements in their own ways, with some imposing strict isolation measures while others are relying on voluntary compliance. Details of how each nation is handling the situation are still emerging.
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