A person brought to France from ship evacuations in the Canary Islands was found to have signs of illness.
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As evacuations continue due to a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius passenger ship anchored in the Canary Islands, which belong to Spain, one of five passengers brought to France has been found to show signs of illness. France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the situation would be confirmed.
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from the Canary Islands due to the outbreak on the ship. Hantavirus is a disease transmitted from rodents to humans that carries a life-threatening risk. Health authorities are closely monitoring the health status of the passengers.
One of five passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius ship in the Canary Islands due to a hantavirus outbreak has developed symptoms of the disease. The person, who was brought to France, is being examined for confirmation by health authorities.
Since hantavirus is an infectious disease with life-threatening risk, hundreds of passengers who traveled on the ship and evacuated individuals face exposure to the disease. Signs of the outbreak spreading to France may pose a health risk for those planning travel in Europe and those participating in cruise tourism.