The cruise ship "Hunedi Es" that erupted with the Hansante virus epidemic will sail to the Canary Islands in Spain.

The operator stated that the Dutch expedition cruise ship "Hondius", which has experienced a deadly outbreak of the Han Tan virus, will sail to the Canary Islands after transferring three persons involved in the outbreak. Oceanwide Expeditions BV announced on Tuesday evening that two crew members in need of urgent medical care and one individual related to a deceased passenger will be transferred. These patients will be arranged to fly to the Netherlands on a special plane, but no further details were provided. The World Health Organization has confirmed 7 cases related to the cruise ship, including 2 confirmed cases of Han Tan virus infection and 3 deaths. One transferred patient is currently receiving intensive care in Johannesburg. Although the Han Tan virus is usually spread through contact with infected rodents or their excrement, the WHO is investigating whether limited human-to-human transmission may have occurred among close contacts. "We do not have all the information yet, but there have been some preliminary assessments," said Maria Van Kerkhove, head of outbreak prevention and preparedness at the WHO, in Geneva to reporters on Tuesday. The first patient is a Dutch man who likely became infected on the ship and transmitted the virus to close contacts, including his wife who has since passed away. "We do believe that there may have been some human-to-human transmission among close contacts," she said. Oceanwide Expeditions stated that the cruise ship is currently anchored near Cape Verde off the coast of West Africa, and once the transfer is completed, it will sail to the Canary Islands' Grand Canary Island or Tenerife, with a three-day journey. The company said in a statement that they are still consulting with relevant authorities on the matter.