Sick People Leave the Ship MV Hondius

May 10, 2026, 22:39
Latin AmericaHealth

Introduction

Many countries are helping people leave the ship MV Hondius. Three people died from a virus called hantavirus.

Main Body

Doctors do not know where the virus started. Some think it started in Argentina. The virus moved from one person to another person. Spain let the ship stop near Tenerife. The government and the WHO made a strict plan. They used special cars so sick people did not touch other people. Planes from 20 countries took people home. The US, UK, and France sent planes. People went to special hospitals in their own countries. Now the ship is going to Rotterdam to get clean.

Conclusion

The work is almost finished. The crew and one dead person are going back to the Netherlands.

Learning

🌍 Moving People (Action Words)

Look at how people go from one place to another in this story:

  • Leave →\rightarrow Go away from a place. (Leave the ship)
  • Stop →\rightarrow Finish moving. (Stop near Tenerife)
  • Go back →\rightarrow Return to the start. (Going back to the Netherlands)

🛠️ Simple Building Blocks

We can describe a group of people using [Number] + [People]:

  • Three people →\rightarrow 3 persons
  • 20 countries →\rightarrow 20 nations

💡 Quick Tip: "Their own"

When the text says "their own countries," it means the country that belongs to them.

Example: I go to my own home. You go to your own home.

Vocabulary Learning

virus (n.)
a tiny germ that can make people sick
Example:The virus can spread quickly from person to person.
hantavirus (n.)
a specific virus that can spread from animals to people
Example:Hantavirus is a dangerous disease that can be caught from rodents.
doctors (n.)
people who help people who are sick
Example:Doctors check patients every morning in the hospital.
started (v.)
began to happen
Example:The event started at 9 a.m. and lasted for two hours.
Argentina (n.)
a country in South America
Example:Argentina is known for its beautiful landscapes and tango music.
special (adj.)
different from normal or usual
Example:The special plan was created to keep everyone safe.
sick (adj.)
not healthy, feeling ill
Example:The sick passengers were taken to the hospital.
plane (n.)
a vehicle that flies in the air
Example:The plane left the airport at 6 p.m.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick people receive care
Example:Patients stay in the hospital for treatment and recovery.
crew (n.)
a group of people who work on a ship
Example:The crew of the ship helped passengers safely board.