The MV Hondius arrived in Tenerife, Spain, in the early morning hours and anchored outside the port of Granadilla de Abona. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus personally arrived on the island to oversee the evacuation and reassure concerned residents. He said: "I know that when you hear the word 'outbreak,' memories arise that none of us have fully processed yet. The pain of 2020 is still real. But it's important that you hear me clearly—this is not another COVID. The public health risk from the Hanta virus remains low." Passengers will begin disembarking in small boats in groups by nationality, with a plane for each country waiting on the runway before its citizens are allowed to leave the ship.
Cruise ship hit by Hanta virus docks in Spain: 'This is not another COVID'
News agencies, Photo: REUTERS/Hannah McKay|
Comments
The commenter agrees to the privacy policy of Ynet News and agrees not to submit comments that violate the terms of use, including incitement, libel and expressions that exceed the accepted norms of freedom of speech.