Key Developments - May 12, 2026
New Confirmed Cases
Spain: A passenger currently under quarantine in Madrid tested positive for the virus by PCR today.
France: Another traveler associated with the recent cruise has been confirmed positive by French health officials.
MV Hondius Update: The evacuation of the vessel at Tenerife in the Canary Islands is now complete.
The ship is currently en route to Rotterdam, Netherlands, where it will undergo a comprehensive deep-cleaning and disinfection protocol.
Public health teams continue to track passengers and crew members who may have had close or prolonged exposure during the voyage.