Two French passengers aboard the MV Hantius, a ship hit by hantavirus, have spoken out, describing the situation as far calmer than external reports suggest.
Julia and Roland, a retired couple in their sixties, said there is no panic on board and no need to overdramatize. They reported that no new cases have been detected and conditions remain stable for other passengers and crew.
The couple says a significant psychological burden has lifted following the evacuation of infected passengers. In total, three people have died and five infected individuals were evacuated earlier.
Life on board remains almost normal, with passengers interacting in small groups at a distance and wearing masks in shared spaces.
The French authorities have been actively involved, with the ministry's crisis unit contacting all French citizens and providing emergency support.
The ship, which departed Ushuaïa on April 1 bound for Cape Verde, is now heading to Tenerife to evacuate remaining passengers.