20 Britons from hantavirus-hit cruise ship land in UK
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Updated · BBC.com · May 10
20 Britons from hantavirus-hit cruise ship land in UK
12 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 10
They arrived from Tenerife after HV Hondius docked there and will isolate for 72 hours at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral, officials said.
UKHSA said none of the 22 Britons aboard have symptoms, but all are being monitored and evacuees will self-isolate for a further 42 days after discharge.
Three people have died in the outbreak; two Britons are confirmed cases abroad, while a suspected British case on Tristan da Cunha is being supported by military and medical teams.
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