Hantavirus cruise ship captain bids emotional farewell to passengers as they evacuate:  ‘I’ve witnessed your caring, your unity’

Source: New York Post

In his first public remarks since a deadly strain of hantavirus began ravaging the MV Hondius – killing three people – the cruise vessel’s captain thanked the passengers and crew for looking after each other during the “extremely challenging” voyage. “I’ve decided to take this time to thank every single guest and crew member onboard here, as well as our colleagues back home,” Dutch skipper Jan Dobrogowski began in a video released Monday. “What touched me the most, what moved me the most, was your patience, discipline, and also kindness — kindness that you showed to each other throughout.