What You Don’t Know About Hantavirus Could Cost You Your Life. T he first group of passengers evacuated from a cruise ship infected with hantavirus near the Canary Islands in Spain has arrived in Madrid. Of those evacuated, 14 Spanish citizens are currently in quarantine at a military hospital. At the airport in Tenerife, the evacuees were seen wearing protective suits and being hosed down as part of safety procedures. The outbreak occurred on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, which has so far been linked to three deaths, including two confirmed cases of hantavirus. Authorities have organized additional flights to evacuate citizens from Turkey, Ireland, and the United States who were aboard the affected ship. According to health officials, the evacuation process is proceeding smoothly, with no one showing symptoms of illness so far. The situation remains under close observation, and medical teams are on high alert to monitor any potential changes in the health status of passengers and crew.…