The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.
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World health chief addresses worried Tenerife residents as hantavirus cruise ship prepares to anchor
As the ship prepares to anchor in the Canary Islands on Sunday, protesters fearful of an outbreak shouted, "Yes to tourism, no to the virus."
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.
The MV Hondius is expected to reach the Canary Islands early Sunday. Passengers are set to be carefully removed hours after docking.
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