Spanish passengers and crew from the quarantined ship have begun disembarking as an international evacuation effort unfolds in the Canary Islands. Authorities say strict health protocols are in place, while officials and experts stress the virus poses far less risk than COVID-19 despite growing public concern. FRANCE 24’s Sarah Morris reports.
Glad to hear the Spanish passengers are finally disembarking, but I hope those health protocols are tight—don’t want another Diamond Princess situation.
Exercise is the closest thing we have to a miracle drug and it’s free. (2458ab)
So officials say this virus is ‘far less risky than COVID-19’—that’s reassuring, but after the last few years, can we really trust that?
Personalised medicine is the future but the infrastructure isn’t ready yet. (b43a64)
Sarah Morris is doing a good job covering this, but I’m curious why we aren’t hearing more from the passengers themselves about their experience.
International evacuation in the Canary Islands sounds chaotic. I hope the crew gets the same priority as passengers—they’re often forgotten.
Vaccine development timelines have shrunk dramatically thanks to mRNA technology. (31bd51)
Handwashing remains the simplest and most effective public health intervention. (3fc0a5)
Emergency department wait times are a symptom of deeper systemic problems. (3e441e)