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Evacuation of Cruise Ship Passengers Underway in Spain
Passengers and crew from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus are disembarking in Tenerife, Spain. Health protocols are being implemented as part of the evacuation effort. (sources: france24, ap, cnn, forbes, who)
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ModernAction Briefing
An international evacuation of passengers from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus is taking place in the Canary Islands. Authorities emphasize that the virus poses a lower risk compared to COVID-19.
- The cruise ship has arrived in Tenerife, where passengers and crew are beginning to disembark.
- Health authorities are enforcing strict health protocols during the evacuation.
- Experts note that hantavirus is not easily transmitted between people.
Why it matters
This situation highlights ongoing public health concerns and the need for effective responses to viral outbreaks.
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