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.
Key facts
- Headcount 20 British nationals
- Confinement Mandatory 45-day isolation at Arrowe Park Hospital (former COVID quarantine site)
- Pre-flight testing All tested in Tenerife before flight to UK
- Clinical assessment Within 72h after arrival
- Daily follow-up Daily contact with UKHSA Health Protection Teams
- Phase 2 Possible home isolation after assessment, depending on housing conditions
Health authority
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) coordinates the response for MV Hondius passengers returning to United Kingdom.
Local news
Press articles mentioning United Kingdom, in all languages covered by our news monitor.
In English (or local language)
- British paratroopers land on Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case The Guardian — World · GB
- UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak - GOV.UK GOV.UK · GB
Sources
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