Commission coordinates European response to Hantavirus outbreak

Published on May 12, 2026

Since the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism by Spain on 6 May, the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre has been facilitating the safe evacuation of people aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.

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