The ship Hondius reached the port of Granadilla. It is a ship for holiday trips. The Hanta-virus is on the ship. The virus is dangerous for people. 3 people died from the virus. These are 2 people from the Netherlands and 1 woman from Germany.
Almost 150 people from 23 countries are on board. Experts check all people for signs of sickness. No one has new symptoms yet. Still, all passengers must be careful. They leave the ship in small groups. They wear protective masks. Buses take them directly to the airport.
First, 14 people from Spain left the ship. They fly to a special hospital in Madrid. Then planes fly to other countries. The Netherlands picks up the people from Germany. All travelers must go into quarantine after arrival. This means: They have no contact with other people for some time.
The risk for other people is very low. The Hanta-virus comes mostly from rodents. A spread from person to person is rare. The ship goes to the Netherlands after the cleaning. There, workers clean and disinfect the whole ship.
