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Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port

Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port

Summary

People in Tenerife are protesting because a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is coming to Granadilla port. Officials plan to check passengers for the virus before letting them off and then send them by plane to be evacuated.

Key Facts

  • The cruise ship has a hantavirus outbreak on board.
  • The ship will dock at Granadilla port in Tenerife.
  • Authorities will screen passengers for the virus before they leave the ship.
  • After screening, passengers will be taken to planes for evacuation.
  • Local people are protesting against the ship’s arrival.
  • Hantavirus is a serious virus that can cause disease in humans.
  • Officials are managing the situation to prevent the virus from spreading on land.
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