A Global Health Wake Up Call: The Cruise Ship Scare The arrival of the MV Hondius in Rotterdam's port brings an end to a six day odyssey marked by fear, scrutiny, and international cooperation.
The hantavirus outbreak on board has put global health authorities on high alert, raising questions about the preparedness of the cruise industry and the interconnectedness of our world.
Eleven cases have been reported, with nine confirmed and three deaths, and an estimated two dozen passengers and crew are already in quarantine in the Netherlands.