Health · 11 May 2026

20 British passengers isolating in Wirral hospital

Twenty British nationals and two other passengers are now under observation in hospital after arriving from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship. They flew into Manchester Airport on Sunday evening from Tenerife, where the MV Hondius had docked. All 22 people will stay for 72 hours at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral, Merseyside.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 May 2026 at 8:27

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