The captain of the hantavirus-hit cruise ship has praised the crew and passengers for how they managed on board.
In a video message, the captain of MV Hondius, Jan Dobrogowski, said: "I've decided to take this time to thank every single guest and crew member on board here, as well as our colleagues back home.
"The past few weeks have been extremely challenging to us all.
"What touched me the most, what moved me the most was your patience, your discipline, and also [the] kindness that you showed to each other throughout."
He continued: "I've witnessed your caring, your unity and quiet strength amongst everybody on board - guests and crew alike - and I must commend my crew for their courage and the selfless resolve they showed time and again in the most difficult moments.
"I cannot imagine sailing through these circumstances with a better group of people - guests and crew alike. Most importantly, our thoughts are with the ones that are no longer with us.
"Whatever I say will not ease this loss. I'd like you to know they are with us every day, in our hearts and our thoughts."
He said he would "ask for privacy and respect to our guests and their families and other crew members at this difficult time".
He added that "now, we hope to see everybody safely at home".
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