Danish Passenger on Cruise Ship with Hantavirus Case

A Danish national has been identified as having been on board the cruise ship 'Hondius' prior to the confirmation of a hantavirus case. The individual, who disembarked on April 24th in Saint Helena, is now in self-isolation in Denmark and has shown no symptoms of the illness, according to the Danish Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed ( a governmental agency).

Oceanwide Expeditions, the operator of the 'Hondius,' has confirmed that all passengers who disembarked at Saint Helena have been contacted. The company has provided a list of 30 passengers, representing at least 12 nationalities, including six Americans and seven Britons, in addition to the Dane. The nationalities of two individuals remain unknown.

The cruise operator is working closely with local and international health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Dutch health authorities, as well as relevant embassies. Efforts are underway to compile comprehensive information regarding all passengers and crew who boarded or disembarked at various stops from March 20th onwards, ensuring a thorough response to the situation.