Nightmare at Sea: The Rare Virus Trapping a Cruise Ship [MV Hondius Outbreak]
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What was meant to be a rare voyage through the South Atlantic Ocean has turned into a significant medical emergency.
The Andes strain is the only known hunter virus capable of humanto human transmission, though such instances remain extremely rare.
The tragedy began 10 days into the voyage. On April 11, a Dutch passenger died on board the ship.
The president of the Canary Islands initially refused entry due to safety concerns.
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A luxury expedition turns into a maritime nightmare. The MV Hondius is currently a ship without a port. What began as a 24-day "Atlantic Odyssey" from Argentina has escalated into a deadly outbreak of the rare Andes strain of hantavirus—the only strain known to spread between humans. With three deaths confirmed and the ship currently sailing toward the Canary Islands under a cloud of diplomatic tension, we look at the timeline of the outbreak and the science behind this rare pathogen. In this video: The timeline of the MV Hondius outbreak. Why the Andes strain is worrying health officials. The latest update on the ship’s journey to Tenerife and the WHO’s intervention. How a "bird-watching tour" may have started it all. Stay updated on maritime news and history by subscribing. — 📚 Buy my books: https://www.frameandcross.com/books/ 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.teemill.com/ 🛳️ My Maritime History Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com/ — 🎥 EQUIPMENT WE USE TO MAKE VIDEOS: Camera - DJI Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/4sG6nc7 DJI Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/3OVnbhA DJI Roaving Mic Transmitter: https://amzn.to/4w3sSLb Voice Over Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/42dtIXR Apple Ear Buds: https://amzn.to/3QJq0ms MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3QJqby8 iMac: https://amzn.to/4n8GS26 These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. — 🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it. — 🌍 CHECK OUT THE CRUISE GLOBE: Map your own cruises at: https://www.thecruiseglobe.com/ — Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join — Tags: #cruisenews #cruise #cruiseline #oceanliner #oceanliners #ship #ships #MVHondius #hantavirus -- CC BY: By Foto: Stefan Brending, Lizenz: Creative Commons by-sa-3.0 de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191302841 By Foto: Stefan Brending, Lizenz: Creative Commons by-sa-3.0 de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191302832 By Foto: Stefan Brending, Lizenz: Creative Commons by-sa-3.0 de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191302852 By Fdesroches - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191143304 By Foto: Stefan Brending, Lizenz: Creative Commons by-sa-3.0 de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191302852