About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

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The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are "still under way".

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Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

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The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country's health minister

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the situation is "very serious and deeply stressful" for those involved.

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The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.

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Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.