Betsy Arakawa & South Africa

Betsy Arakawa: Betsy Arakawa's death from hantavirus last year is referenced to highlight the severity of the virus, though she is not directly involved in the MV Hondius outbreak.

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.