Britons Recovering After Evacuation from Hantavirus-Hit Ship

Two British nationals are showing signs of recovery after being medically evacuated from the hantavirus-hit ship that sparked an international health alert. The 69‑year‑old passenger was flown to a private clinic in Sandton, Johannesburg on 27 April, while expedition guide Martin Anstee, 56, is receiving care in the Netherlands.

Update on patients from hantavirus-hit ship

Both men are stable and responding to antiviral therapy, according to officials. A spokesperson for the World Health Organization said,

“The clinical picture is improving and we expect full recovery with continued monitoring,”

adding that isolation protocols remain in place. The incident has revived scrutiny of cruise‑ship sanitation standards, a concern that echoes lessons from the recent pandemic. For broader context, see Reuters coverage of the outbreak. *Correction: An earlier dispatch misstated the evacuation date as 26 April; the correct date is 27 April.*