90-Second Read: Hantavirus cruise ship to resume sailing after deadly outbreak

The cruise ship involved in the deadly Hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to set sail from later this month. The expedition cruise operator added: "No further disruption to the sailing schedule of m/v Hondius is expected." In April, MV Hondius was on a sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde when it was hit by a severe outbreak of Hantavirus. Three deaths and 13 confirmed cases have been linked to the outbreak since the rodent-borne illness was first reported. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents such as mice and rats and transmitted through their droppings and urine. This is evident from the final inspection of the ship on Friday, May 29. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) ordered 20 British nationals, along with one German national who is a UK resident and one Japanese passenger from the MV Hondius, to quarantine at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral on 10 May. Crew members from the original voyage were escorted to quarantine facilities on Saturday, and Captain Jan Dobrogowski travelled to Poland via specialised transport, said Oceanwide Expeditions.

Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. MV Hondius ' planned departure from the port of Rotterdam to Vlissingen was previously delayed following advice from GGD Rotterdam for additional cleaning procedures.