Episode notes
Dutch authorities wrap up the cross-border response to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak as the ship reaches Rotterdam for decontamination, closing a months-long evacuation that spanned St. Helena, Ascension, and the Canary Islands. Health experts reassure New Orleans cruise travelers that hantavirus risk is 'very close to zero,' with no U.S. cases and broad spread deemed extremely unlikely. And Cruise Terminals International, under new leader Gregory Lanter, pushes ahead with nearly $1.3 billion in terminal projects from Barcelona and Ravenna to St. Thomas, reshaping the gateways of future sailings.
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