Spanish passenger isolated at Gómez Ulla tests positive for hantavirus

A passenger from the cruise MV Hondius received a provisional positive result for hantavirus after a PCR test performed upon arrival on Sunday at Hospital Gómez Ulla in Madrid. The passenger remains in isolation together with the other 13 cruise travelers, who have all tested negative.

Key Facts

• Location: Hospital Gómez Ulla, Madrid
• Test: PCR (provisional positive) – results processed at the National Center of Microbiology
• Current status: Asymptomatic and in good general condition; a second PCR test is scheduled in the coming hours to confirm the result.
• Isolation protocol: The patient has been moved to the High‑Level Isolation and Treatment Unit (UATAN) of the hospital, as required by health authorities.
• Other passengers: All 13 fellow cruise passengers have tested negative for hantavirus.

“The passenger shows no symptoms and is in good general condition,” Ministry of Health sources said.

The authorities will await the outcome of the confirmatory PCR test before determining any further medical or public‑health actions.