Up to 150 passengers and crew from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius have begun flying home from Spain's Canary Islands aboard military and government planes. The repatriation operation is nearly complete, following the outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship.
The World Health Organization has recommended, but not mandated, a 42-day quarantine for all individuals after they land. However, passengers were reported to be asymptomatic before their flights, raising questions about the necessity of such measures.
Different countries are managing quarantine requirements in varying ways, with some imposing strict isolation protocols while others rely on health monitoring. The situation continues to develop as authorities coordinate the safe return of all affected individuals.
