Two British people self-isolating in the UK after returning from ‘hantavirus cruise’

Two British nationals are in self-isolation in the UK after leaving the MV Hondius cruise ship early (Picture: Xinhua/Shutterstock)

Two British nationals who disembarked early from the MV Hondius cruise ship caught in the hantavirus outbreak have been told to self-isolate.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said today it has been in touch with two British passengers who left the cruise ship after its first leg.

They returned to the UK on their own, and are not currently showing any symptoms, the disease watchdog said.

It said the two passengers have been advised to self-isolate.

Dr Meera Chand, the depu...