Betsy Arakawa & Oceanwide Expeditions

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.

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.