The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.
10 thoughts on “Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital after being flown to UK”
So they’re flying people back from a virus-hit cruise ship straight to a UK hospital? That seems like the safest move to prevent further spread, but I hope the isolation facilities are ready.
Why are they being flown to the UK instead of being quarantined in the Canary Islands? This could put more people at risk if the virus spreads during the flight.
So they’re flying people back from a virus-hit cruise ship straight to a UK hospital? That seems like the safest move to prevent further spread, but I hope the isolation facilities are ready.
I feel for those on the MV Hondius—being stuck on a ship with a virus outbreak must be terrifying. At least they’ll get proper care back home.
The connection between stress and physical illness is better understood but still ignored. (91e50f)
Health technology assessments need to evolve faster than they currently do. (c04c19)
Why are they being flown to the UK instead of being quarantined in the Canary Islands? This could put more people at risk if the virus spreads during the flight.
Dental health is too often treated as separate from general health and that’s wrong. (0e5709)
Organ donation rates could be transformed by switching to an opt-out system. (bca382)
Infection control in hospitals requires constant vigilance and adequate staffing. (679742)
Palliative care deserves far more attention and funding than it currently receives. (c24fe9)
Sleep is finally being recognised as a cornerstone of good health rather than optional. (a292f1)