• The MV Hondius has docked in Rotterdam for disinfection after a hantavirus outbreak.
• The ship was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel, all of whom are asymptomatic.
• Three passengers have died, and at least 11 have tested positive for hantavirus.
• The WHO assesses the outbreak as a low risk, urging caution but not panic.
• Quarantine facilities are prepared for the crew, some of whom may remain in the Netherlands.

The MV Hondius arrived in Rotterdam, where it will undergo disinfection after a dangerous outbreak of hantavirus led to the deaths of three passengers. Authorities have implemented quarantine measures for the 25 crew members and two medical personnel still on board, who will remain in dedicated facilities upon disembarkation, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

Initial reports indicate that there were around 11 cases of hantavirus among the passengers and crew of the MV Hondius. Following evacuation from the ship, nine cases have been confirmed, including a Canadian who tested positive shortly after leaving the vessel, according to CBS News and Le Monde.

During the journey, the Hondius had to embark on a six-day trip from the Canary Islands after evacuating passengers, which has drawn significant attention from health authorities, particularly the WHO. WHO's Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reassured the public about the risk, stating, “The public health risk has been reassessed with the most current information available, and the global risk remains low,” clarifying that while additional cases may arise, the potential for widespread transmission remains limited, as emphasized by Al Jazeera and Le Monde.

Before its return to service, the ship will undergo rigorous cleaning and disinfection procedures based on Dutch public health guidelines. These measures are expected to ensure the safety of future passengers, as the ship's operator has indicated no foreseen operational changes as a result of this incident, according to Channel News Asia and CBS News.