Stories from Las Palmas · Spain

The COPE station reported that the team Las Palmas could drop points in an upcoming match.

A ship named Hondius is being escorted into the port of Grana, likely Gran Canaria, after entering Spanish jurisdictional waters. Two vessels, the Guardia Civil's Rio Jandula and Salvamento Marítimo's Heroínas de Salvor, are accompanying the Hondius.

Eight cases of Hantavirus have been reported on the Red Diel cruise ship, which is currently undergoing trials in the Canary Islands.

New doctors have boarded a ship and will remain until it reaches its next destination in the Canary Islands. Symptoms may appear 4 to 10 days after onset. The number of hepatitis cases linked to a cruise ship has risen to eight.

The governor of Canary Province has stated that a recent decision lacks a sound technical basis and sufficient information to ensure public trust or safety. He has requested a further investigation into the matter.

Spain's Ministry of Health announced on May 5th that Spain would receive the Red Cross ship with a suspected Ebola outbreak in the Canary Islands, based on international law and humanitarian spirit. Hantavirus, whether pulmonary or hemorrhagic, rarely spreads from person to person. An outbreak of Hantavirus on the cruise ship 'Red Earth 4' has become an international public health event, with concerns about potential wider spread. The World Health Organization assessed the overall risk to the public as low, noting that human-to-human transmission is rare. A Dutch couple contracted the virus during a bird watching tour in Argentina. Three people on board are currently affected, according to reports. The captain of the vessel informed guests of the situation. The incident was confirmed by multiple reports including Antena 1 RTP HLS.

A medical plane carrying two patients infected with an antavirus outbreak has landed at Gran Canaria Airport. The aircraft is currently stationary on the airport runway.

A German passenger died on May 2nd, following the death of another passenger's wife during a transfer to South Africa. Allan Randrup-Thomson stated that despite the many infections, there are no signs of a potential pandemic, though he noted viruses can mutate.

Authorities have confirmed or suspected seven coronavirus cases on a cruise ship, including three deaths involving Dutch and German passengers. The Spanish health minister reported that remaining passengers on the MV Hondius show no symptoms. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed three cases of Hantavirus following medical analysis of a patient hospitalized in South Africa since the weekend. Two medical aircraft carrying suspected patients evacuated from the ship departed approximately thirty minutes ago. The evacuation follows a rise in reported cases. The Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife reported that its UATAM unit was not yet available for the outbreak, but expects availability within 24-48 hours. There are 16 other units across the territory, including 8 in Gómez.

Spain's Ministry of Health announced that the country will receive the cruise ship 'Red Cross' in the Canary Islands, based on international law and humanitarian principles. This decision follows concerns regarding the vessel's status. Spanish Health Minister Monika Garcia announced a cruise ship carrying passengers potentially exposed to Hanta virus will dock in Granadilla de Arona, Tenerife, on Saturday. Passengers will disembark and undergo medical examinations before being returned to their home countries. The repatriation process will follow a European civil protection protocol, with specialized provisions for both medical treatment and transport. The ship is expected to use a secondary port in Granadilla de Arona to facilitate the operation. José Antonio López Guerrero stated that patients must receive clinical care as quickly as possible.