Hantavirus Cruise Ship Arrives in the Netherlands for Disinfection A cruise ship carrying over 300 passengers from various countries, including the United States and Japan, has docked at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte container terminal after several individuals on board were confirmed to have contracted hantavirus.
The vessel, which departed from Bergen, Norway earlier this month, arrived in Rotterdam yesterday afternoon. What is Hantavirus?
Hantavirus is a rare but serious viral disease that spreads through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. It can cause severe respiratory and cardiac problems, often leading to death if left untreated.