British passengers and staff on the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are expected to be taken to Arrowe Park Hospital in northwest England for an initial isolation period once they are repatriated on Sunday (May 10).

Spain had said earlier that the UK, as well as Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and other countries had confirmed they were sending planes to evacuate their citizens after the outbreak which left eight people ill, including three who died.

As a precautionary measure, the passengers will be assessed and tested during an initial stay of up to 72 hours at a managed setting, a joint statement from health departments in the north west of England, police and a local council said. Sky News named the facility as the Arrowe Park Hospital near Liverpool.

The UK Health Security Agency had said on Friday (May 8) that all passengers and crew will be asked to isolate for 45 days on their return home.

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BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (MAY 10, 2026) (REUTERS – Access all)

1. (MUTE) DRONE FOOTAGE ARROWE PARK HOSPITAL

2. VARIOUS EXTERIORS OF HOSPITAL

3. (MUTE) DRONE FOOTAGE OF HOSPITAL

4. HOSPITAL BUILDING WINDOWS

5. (MUTE) DRONE FOOTAGE OF HOSPITAL

6. HOSPITAL BUILDING BEHIND TREES / SECOND BUILDING

7. (MUTE) DRONE FOOTAGE OF HOSPITAL

8. SIGN (English) READING: “Welcome to Arrow Park Hospital”

9. SIGN AT HOSPITAL ENTRY

10. HOSPITAL BEHIND SIGN

11. (MUTE) DRONE FOOTAGE OF HOSPITAL

12. HOSPITAL BUILDINGS

13. (MUTE) DRONE FOOTAGE OF HOSPITAL

14. UNION FLAG WAVING

15. (MUTE) DRONE FOOTAGE OF HOSPITAL

16. HOSPITAL BUILDING AND CAR PARK