Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship Cases Increase, 1 of 14 Spaniards Returning from Spain Confirmed
The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed that one of 14 Spanish citizens returning from the Dutch cruise ship "MV Hondius," which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, has tested positive. The other 13 tested negative, and all are currently undergoing isolation quarantine at a military hospital in Madrid. This confirmation brings the total hantavirus cases related to the Hondius to 10.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Hu Chia-chi, Madrid, May 12th) - The Spanish Ministry of Health today confirmed that among 14 Spanish citizens returning from the Dutch cruise ship "MV Hondius," which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, one has tested positive, while the other 13 tested negative. All are currently undergoing isolation quarantine at a military hospital in Madrid.
According to Spain's RTVE, the Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed this morning that the patient, after developing a low fever, mild decrease in blood oxygen saturation, and respiratory symptoms last night, initially tested positive and was confirmed to be infected with hantavirus after a second test.
The Spanish Ministry of Health stated that the patient's condition is currently stable with no significant deterioration, and the final test results for the other 13 individuals were all negative.
RTVE reported that the 14 Spanish citizens who were on the MV Hondius, where the hantavirus outbreak occurred, flew from Tenerife, Spain, on the afternoon of May 10th, to the Torrejón de Ardoz military base in Madrid. They were then transported by two buses, under strict police escort, to Gómez Ulla Military Hospital for mandatory isolation measures.
These 14 Spanish citizens, including 13 passengers and 1 crew member, are each isolated in high-level isolation rooms on the 22nd floor of the military hospital. During this period, visits are prohibited, and they are under strict monitoring, accompanied by a professional medical team throughout, and can receive telephone psychological support.
To respond to this epidemic crisis and ensure proper care for the 14 quarantined citizens, the military hospital has deployed an additional 90 staff members.
Gómez Ulla Military Hospital, affiliated with the Spanish Ministry of Defense, is Spain's top infectious disease hospital. It played a crucial role during the 2014 Ebola outbreak and the 2020 COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus disease) pandemic.
The Ebola outbreak motivated the establishment of Gómez Ulla Military Hospital's high-level isolation treatment center, aimed at isolating all symptomatic or positive-testing patients to prevent virus transmission. It is the largest among Spain's seven similar isolation centers.
Spanish Minister of Health Mónica García pointed out that with the confirmation of this Spanish passenger, the total number of reported hantavirus cases related to the Hondius cruise ship has increased to 10. (Editor: Tang Pei-chun) 1150512
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According to Spain's RTVE, the Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed this morning that the patient, after developing a low fever, mild decrease in blood oxygen saturation, and respiratory symptoms last night, initially tested positive and was confirmed to be infected with hantavirus after a second test.
The Spanish Ministry of Health stated that the patient's condition is currently stable with no significant deterioration, and the final test results for the other 13 individuals were all negative.
RTVE reported that the 14 Spanish citizens who were on the MV Hondius, where the hantavirus outbreak occurred, flew from Tenerife, Spain, on the afternoon of May 10th, to the Torrejón de Ardoz military base in Madrid. They were then transported by two buses, under strict police escort, to Gómez Ulla Military Hospital for mandatory isolation measures.
These 14 Spanish citizens, including 13 passengers and 1 crew member, are each isolated in high-level isolation rooms on the 22nd floor of the military hospital. During this period, visits are prohibited, and they are under strict monitoring, accompanied by a professional medical team throughout, and can receive telephone psychological support.
To respond to this epidemic crisis and ensure proper care for the 14 quarantined citizens, the military hospital has deployed an additional 90 staff members.
Gómez Ulla Military Hospital, affiliated with the Spanish Ministry of Defense, is Spain's top infectious disease hospital. It played a crucial role during the 2014 Ebola outbreak and the 2020 COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus disease) pandemic.
The Ebola outbreak motivated the establishment of Gómez Ulla Military Hospital's high-level isolation treatment center, aimed at isolating all symptomatic or positive-testing patients to prevent virus transmission. It is the largest among Spain's seven similar isolation centers.
Spanish Minister of Health Mónica García pointed out that with the confirmation of this Spanish passenger, the total number of reported hantavirus cases related to the Hondius cruise ship has increased to 10. (Editor: Tang Pei-chun) 1150512
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