Paris: France announced on Thursday that 26 people who had contact with hantavirus patients linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius tested negative for the disease. This news comes as a relief to those concerned about the potential spread of the virus from the ship's passengers and crew.

According to Emirates News Agency, Dutch authorities also confirmed that all individuals who arrived in the Netherlands aboard evacuation flights from the ship earlier this week tested negative for the virus. These tests were conducted after the cruise ship's passengers were evacuated due to concerns over a potential hantavirus outbreak.

The swift response and thorough testing by both French and Dutch health officials have ensured that no cases of the hantavirus were found among the individuals who were potentially exposed. The situation continues to be monitored closely to prevent any future outbreaks.