Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home from Canary Islands

Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius are flying home from Tenerife. They are being evacuated by military and government planes. Travelers are escorted by personnel in protective gear. Spanish and French passengers have already departed. The evacuation effort involves over 20 countries and is expected to last until Monday.

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