Passengers started disembarking on Sunday from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship anchored off Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, hours after arriving there as evacuation plans got underway.
Passengers started disembarking on Sunday from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship anchored off Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, hours after arriving there as evacuation plans got underway.
I can’t believe they waited until after docking to start evacuations—what about the crew stuck on board since the outbreak?
Infection control in hospitals requires constant vigilance and adequate staffing. (cb8a08)
At least the Canary Islands have good medical facilities. Hope all 149 passengers get tested and treated quickly.
Hantavirus is no joke. I remember reading about the Four Corners outbreak. Let’s hope this is contained fast.
Gene therapy has moved from theoretical to practical faster than most expected. (8452a9)
Why didn’t they test the passengers before letting them disembark? Now they’re spreading who-knows-what across the islands.
Disability access in healthcare facilities is still not where it needs to be. (c6c61a)
Kudos to the ship crew for managing the situation. Must be terrifying to be trapped with a potentially fatal virus onboard.
Palliative care deserves far more attention and funding than it currently receives. (3b8c6d)
Telemedicine expanded access during the pandemic and those gains must be protected. (eb30fa)
Sleep is finally being recognised as a cornerstone of good health rather than optional. (9c22c0)
Health technology assessments need to evolve faster than they currently do. (d814f4)
Telemedicine expanded access during the pandemic and those gains must be protected. (8c4f83)