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Dan Roman· Host0:17

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Roman. The cruise ship whose passengers have been infected by the Hantavirus arrived in Spain's Canary Islands, where the evacuations will take place. Terry Schultz reports several countries plus the European Union are sending planes to transport the people after they disembark.

Terry Schultz0:38

World Health Organization chief Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus is on the island of Tenerife to oversee the evacuation of remaining passengers from MV Hondias. Tedros thanked Spain for what he called an act of solidarity and moral duty in accepting the cruise ship's docking. He tried to allay fears about the possibility the deadly virus will spread during the transfer of passengers.

Tedros Ghebreyesus· Soundbite0:59

It's only when we support each other that we can respond more effectively to virus or to outbreak like this.

Terry Schultz1:06

He says every precaution has been taken. Three people have died and several others who left the ship already are infected, but no one still on board has tested positive. Belgium, Germany, and France are among the countries sending planes to Tenerife to pick up their citizens. For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.

Dan Roman· Host1:23

Tennessee's Republican-controlled legislature has redrawn the state's congressional districts. The move carves