Spain & Maria Van Kerkhove

Spain: Spain is hosting the coordination efforts for the hantavirus evacuation and managing the arrival of the MV Hondius.

Maria Van Kerkhove: Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's director for epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, has been a key spokesperson, providing updates and insights on the hantavirus outbreak and the suspected human-to-human transmission.

Spain: Spain is coordinating the disembarkation and repatriation of passengers from the MV Hondius, with Spanish authorities transferring their nationals to military facilities for quarantine.

Maria Van Kerkhove: Maria Van Kerkhove, World Health Organization's director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, classified everyone on board the MV Hondius as 'high-risk' contacts and recommended 42 days of active monitoring.

Spain: Spain is hosting the evacuation efforts in the Canary Islands and coordinating with international health organizations.

Maria Van Kerkhove: Maria Van Kerkhove, World Health Organization's top epidemiologist, recommended active monitoring for passengers in their home countries.

Spain: The Spanish Health Ministry was involved in initial assessments of the situation on the MV Hondius while it was anchored in the Canary Islands.

Maria Van Kerkhove: Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's top epidemiologist, recommended active monitoring and follow-up for passengers.