South Africa & Oceanwide Expeditions

South Africa: South Africa received some of the ill passengers from the MV Hondius, including one who tested positive for hantavirus and another who died after disembarking. Its health department is conducting contact tracing.

Oceanwide Expeditions: Oceanwide Expeditions is the operator of MV Hondius and has been managing the hantavirus outbreak on its ship, coordinating with international authorities for medical evacuations and repatriation of passengers.