Stories from Canary Islands · Spain

European countries are sending planes to the Spanish Canary Islands to evacuate shepherds.

Six cases of hantavirus have been detected aboard the cruise ship Ondius. The CDC's acting director stated the risk of Hantavirus to the American public is very low, and the State Department is leading a coordinated whole-of-government response. Some residents have protested in the area identified as the center of a Hantavirus outbreak. Authorities are currently following the quarantined passengers from the Dutch cruise ship, monitoring their contacts. Upon their return, the passengers will be placed in quarantine to ensure the virus does not spread. The Hantavirus-infected cruise ship is preparing to moor in the Canary Islands this weekend. More than a dozen Americans are preparing to return home under the careful watch of health experts. Spain's Civil Protection Agency has outlined plans for its arrival.

The Director-General of the World Health Organization has confirmed that the health risk in the Canary Islands is low. The official indicated that the virus spreads through close, intimate contact.

The World Health Organization has identified eight Hantavirus cases among passengers on the MV Hondius, consisting of three confirmed and five suspected cases.

The United Arab Emirates has dismantled a terror cell linked to Iran.

The vessel is under quarantine due to a confirmed Hantavirus outbreak. The ship has made stops in the Canary Islands, Amsterdam, and Praia. Of the 150 passengers and crew, seven have reported illness, with one patient receiving intensive care in South Africa and two awaiting transfer to the Netherlands. The outbreak includes three deaths, one patient in critical condition, and three people with mild symptoms. The ship's owner is managing medical issues on board while officials consider quarantine measures. The situation remains a complex issue according to the report. The vessel is currently anchored near the Cape of Good Hope. The WHO noted that human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is rare, suggesting the overall public risk remains low.

Seven cases of Hantavirus infection have been reported in the Canary Islands, including two laboratory-confirmed cases and five secondary cases.

Western Pacific officials reported seven Hantavirus infection cases, including two laboratory-confirmed and five secondary cases. The outbreak is suspected to involve human-to-human transmission. Cases have risen to seven in Lantung.

A large shipment of cocaine has been intercepted near the Canary Islands. Macau recorded a new single-day high for inbound tourists, with 70,000 visitors arriving. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects who fled on motorcycles.