One person in France has tested positive for Hantavirus. This comes after five people from the cruise ship were repatriated on Sunday after the vessel docked in the Spanish port of Tenerife. According to the French minister the patient’s condition worsened overnight.
Hantavirus is no joke—I hope the patient in France recovers, but why weren’t cruise ship passengers screened sooner after docking in Tenerife?
So five people were repatriated and one tests positive for Hantavirus? The minister says his condition worsened overnight—this sounds like it could get out of hand fast.
The ageing population is going to put unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems. (233f1d)
France is right to enforce strict measures now, but I wonder if the cruise ship crew or other passengers are being monitored too. One case might not be the only one.
Health literacy levels affect how well populations respond to public health guidance. (094366)
The cost of prescription medication in some countries is frankly indefensible. (baeabb)
Healthspan matters more than lifespan and that distinction is finally gaining attention. (680390)