The MV Hondius cruise ship departs the port in Praia, Cape Verde, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)
Oceanwide Expeditions has revealed that 30 passengers disembarked from its cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on April 24, on the remote island of St. Helena, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died.
The research being done on this is genuinely promising for future treatments. (a6ea84)
So they let 30 people off on St. Helena two weeks after the first death? That island barely has a hospital. Hope they’re all being tracked.
Oceanwide Expeditions should have quarantined the whole ship immediately after the first fatality. Waiting nearly two weeks is reckless.
I feel for the families of the deceased, but the crew and remaining passengers must be terrified. Hantavirus is no joke.
St. Helena’s health services are already stretched thin. Why would they allow disembarkation without proper screening?
The trauma informed care approach is transforming how we treat vulnerable patients. (ddeebd)
This is exactly how outbreaks spread—poor communication and delayed action. Kudos to the health officials for tracing contacts now.
Disability access in healthcare facilities is still not where it needs to be. (186fb2)
Healthspan matters more than lifespan and that distinction is finally gaining attention. (72e6d3)
I’ve been on an Oceanwide ship before. They seemed professional, but this timeline suggests they dropped the ball big time.
Sleep is finally being recognised as a cornerstone of good health rather than optional. (cb2c20)
Handwashing remains the simplest and most effective public health intervention. (e3ca04)