Stories from Palma · Spain

Spanish authorities are implementing strict alcohol consumption rules in the Balearic Islands. Tourists staying at all-inclusive resorts will be limited to six alcoholic drinks per day.

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.

Seven cases of hantavirus have been reported in the Canary Islands. The source stated that the cases were reported on Red Decks and in Lantung. Three fatalities have been confirmed. The origin of the outbreak is currently under investigation.

Western Pacific reported seven hantavirus infections, including two laboratory-confirmed cases and five secondary cases. Hong Kong's trade deficit widened by 1.3 billion US dollars in the first quarter, a 4.9% increase year-on-year.

Western Pacific officials reported seven cases of Hantavirus infection, including two laboratory-confirmed cases and five secondary cases.

Two passengers on the MV Handius are facing a suspected Hanta virus outbreak. The vessel is operated by a Netherlands-based company. Authorities are considering screening the passengers and allowing them to disembark in the Canary Islands.

Two crew members, one British and one Dutch, require urgent medical attention while in the Atlantic Ocean. The cruise operator Ocean Wide Expedition stated in a communiqué that the passengers were not authorized to disembark. The company is considering heading toward the Canary Islands, approximately 1,500 km from Cape Verde. The operator noted that Las Palmas or Tenerife could serve as entry points for medical assistance. Five French nationals are listed among the passengers on board. The government expects it will take several days to arrange a tugboat to move the vessel and complete a cause analysis. The ship is expected to depart from the Green Coast within hours, heading for either the Canary Islands or the Netherlands. World Health Organization spokesperson Anne Lindstrand is communicating with the Health Department regarding the situation.

Unión Deportiva Las Palmas secured a victory against Real Valladolid during Sunday's Segunda División matchday. The win marks the sixth consecutive home victory for Las Palmas this season. The match took place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.