Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJane KirbyWednesday 13 May 2026 01:08 BSTBritons evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise arrive in UK for isolationTen British individuals from South Atlantic islands, linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, are being brought to the UK for precautionary self-isolation.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed this measure ensures access to specialist medical services in England, as the individuals are currently asymptomatic.This development follows 20 British nationals and other passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship completing an initial isolation at Arrowe Park Hospital, with many now continuing their 42-day isolation at home.The cruise outbreak has led to 11 reported hantavirus cases, including three deaths, though the World Health Organisation (WHO) sees no sign of a larger outbreak yet.The WHO praised Spain for allowing the ship to dock, highlighting the humanitarian necessity to disembark passengers, some of whom were experiencing mental distress.In fullHantavirus: Ten Britons from remote islands to come to UK to isolateThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in