Comparison
Country protocols
Each country's health authority applies a different protocol for its MV Hondius repatriated nationals. Last updated: .
Summary by strictness
| Country | Headcount | Isolation | Duration | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5 | 72h at Bichat Hospital then home isolation (decree of 10 May 2026) | 45 days | Matignon + Quai d'Orsay + ARS |
| United States | 17 | Federal quarantine at the National Quarantine Center (Nebraska), then State transfer | 21 days | CDC |
| United Kingdom | 20 | Mandatory isolation at Arrowe Park Hospital (Merseyside) | 45 days | UKHSA |
| Netherlands | 29 | Mandatory 6-week home quarantine | 42 days | RIVM |
| Germany | n/a | Initial hospitalisation (Düsseldorf), then surveillance | 42 days | RKI |
| Switzerland | 1 | Individual surveillance (protocol not publicly detailed) | 42 days | OFSP |
Country-by-country detail
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France
France applies a strict protocol, formalised by a Prime Minister's decree on 10 May 2026: 72 hours of hospitalisation at Bichat (Paris) then 45 days of home isolation for the 5 French passengers, one of whom showed symptoms during the repatriation flight.
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United States
The United States applies a strict protocol: the 17 American passengers are escorted by a CDC team to the National Quarantine Center in Omaha (Nebraska) before any return home to their state of residence.
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United Kingdom
The UK applies the strictest protocol: 45 days of mandatory isolation at Arrowe Park Hospital, the former COVID quarantine site. No public transport allowed for the return home.
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Netherlands
The Netherlands applies a mandatory 6-week home quarantine for its 29 nationals — equivalent to the maximum incubation period. Decision taken on RIVM advice by the Health Minister.
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Germany
Germany already has one case hospitalised in Düsseldorf and lost one national on board. The RKI coordinates the surveillance of returning passengers in Frankfurt.
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Switzerland
Switzerland has 1 declared confirmed case, with no detailed public communication of the applied protocol so far.