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13 May 2026
WHO DON601 published — Total cluster rises to 11 cases (8 confirmed ANDV, 2 probable, 1 inconclusive), 3 deaths. New cases in France, Spain, and USA (inconclusive). Ship departed Canary Islands for Rotterdam on 11 May with 25 crew remaining.
10–11 May 2026
Arrival & departure — MV Hondius arrived in Tenerife, Canary Islands on 10 May; passengers disembarked and were repatriated via non-commercial flights. One French passenger became symptomatic during repatriation. Ship departed for Rotterdam, Netherlands on 11 May with 25 crew and two Dutch health workers onboard.
7 May 2026
WHO DON600 published — WHO confirms 3 additional suspected cases turned positive, plus 1 new confirmed case. Total: 5 confirmed, 8 suspected, 3 deaths. UK Health Security Agency reports 2 British nationals who left the ship at St. Helena on 24 April are isolating at home as a precaution.
6 May 2026
Spain prepares — Ship expected to arrive at Granadilla port, Tenerife, within days. Spain's Health Minister Mónica García confirms reception protocols.
4 May 2026
WHO DON599 — Initial WHO Disease Outbreak News published on the multi-country cluster linked to cruise-ship travel.
2 May 2026
Third death on board — Third fatality confirmed aboard the MV Hondius.
Late April 2026
Outbreak begins — Initial cases detected aboard the MV Hondius near West Africa. Ship placed under health monitoring.