Chronologie de l'épidémie de hantavirus 2026
Chronologie de l'épidémie de hantavirus de 2026 à bord du MV Hondius.
2026-05-12
Spanish case confirmed in hospital; 12 Nijmegen workers in isolation
A Spanish passenger who tested positive on May 11 was confirmed symptomatic and hospitalized on May 12. Separately, 12 healthcare workers at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands, were placed in isolation after failing to comply with infection control protocols when treating a hantavirus patient.
2026-05-11
French national very critical; MV Hondius departs Tenerife
WHO confirmed the French patient was in very critical condition. The MV Hondius departed Tenerife at approximately 20:00 WET with 25 remaining crew and 2 RIVM medics aboard, heading for Rotterdam for full decontamination.
2026-05-10
MV Hondius docks at Tenerife; 7 evacuation flights depart
The MV Hondius arrived at Port of Granadilla around 05:30 WET. Passengers disembarked by speedboat directly to the airport with no contact with island residents. By late May 10, seven evacuation flights had taken off, transporting 94 passengers to six European countries and Canada.