The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Thursday that quarantine restrictions have been lifted for nearly all passengers and crew members of a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship was quarantined in the Netherlands following confirmed cases of the virus, which can be fatal. The WHO chief confirmed the majority are now permitted to travel back to their respective home countries. This development signals a positive step in containing the outbreak and mitigating its impact on those onboard. Details regarding the final individuals still under observation were not immediately available. Health officials continue to monitor the situation and provide guidance to prevent further spread. The outbreak prompted heightened health screenings and protocols for cruise travel.