Cruise ship

UK Health agency issues update on British passengers aboard hantavirus-hit cruise

UK Health agency issues update on British passengers aboard hantavirus-hit cruise

It also revealed if there’s a risk to the general public As the UK is expecting the British passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, the UK Health Security Agency has issued an update on their arrival. UKHSA said that it is working with the World Health Organisation, Foreign Office and the Department of Health […]

3 weeks ago

All the symptoms of hantavirus as WHO confirms strain can pass between humans

All the symptoms of hantavirus as WHO confirms strain can pass between humans

One case has been identified on mainland Europe After the outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship caused the death of three people, the World Health Organisation has confirmed the strain can pass between humans. Meanwhile, a British man is in intensive care as three people have died as a result of the outbreak of […]

1 month ago

Three dead as fatal virus breaks out on cruise ship

Three dead as fatal virus breaks out on cruise ship

BREAKING A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has caused the death of three people, it has been reported. A British man is in intensive care as three people have died as a result of the outbreak of the virus, two of whom are Dutch nationals. The British tourist is being treated in […]

1 month ago

Woman dies after being left behind by cruise ship on remote island

Woman dies after being left behind by cruise ship on remote island

Authorities are investigating her death An 80-year-old woman has been found dead on a remote Australian island after being left behind by a cruise ship. She had been hiking on Lizard Island, which is 155 miles north of Cairns. She was along the rest of the group from the Coral Adventurer cruise ship, but is […]

7 months ago

‘Golden passport’ scheme lets travellers live on cruise ship forever

‘Golden passport’ scheme lets travellers live on cruise ship forever

An alternative way to spend your retirement A cruise line is offering an alternative way to spend their retirement with its permanent residence-at-sea programme. Villa Vie Residences launched its first cruise aboard the Odyssey in October, promising the passengers an around-the-world trip. The cruise stops at 425 ports in 147 countries, which will take about […]

10 months ago